tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post1874142628640487874..comments2023-09-06T02:10:10.707-07:00Comments on Crazy Gone Native: Beach Erosion: ChelemUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-13119961254358634472015-11-19T07:47:17.832-08:002015-11-19T07:47:17.832-08:00I see all of these posts were written a few years ...I see all of these posts were written a few years ago, hopefully the writers will have looked at my comments about esplonones (jetty's) & how they are working when installed correctly & maintained. Any home on the beach with such a jetty up to 35 metres west of them will have a good beach in front of their home, if people don't maintain their jetty they deserve to lose their beach & eventually their home. This is all part & parcel of beach living & I for one am sick of having to discontinue my beach walk because I can't go any further. Stiffbritpaul lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04311148598628149637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-54068085975623231162013-11-08T10:31:55.314-08:002013-11-08T10:31:55.314-08:00Dear Anonymous,
I can understand your frustrations...Dear Anonymous,<br />I can understand your frustrations. I think you have a good idea about creating an artificial reef. That would be of some help. It's amazing how fast life clings to artificial reef and it becomes a protector. I imagine you are venting here, and I can see where you are coming from. It is frustrating. You have been here a long time and now it seems we are not the welcomed friendly neighbors, it seems we are the mean aliens. Sometimes I wonder if the Mexican govt has changed things to spite the US govt immigration ideas and policies. I wish 'they' would stop messing with mother nature - the 7 mile dock, bringing in sand never works, sand shifts..........you are right, the govt needs some new environmental engineers. Hang in there. I hope Mexico doesn't drive away the people interested in moving down here. Linda Dortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298495135726004606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-59760589849655947622013-11-07T20:44:12.239-08:002013-11-07T20:44:12.239-08:00Ok one more thought, The boarder fence America put...Ok one more thought, The boarder fence America put up, I thought it was to keep the Mexican from entering, then I thought it was to keep the American from leaving, but now I am wondering is it to keep the American that left from coming back, confused .Don't worry about it America there is so many better places to live then there. By the way how is the govt doing, and the dictators new Obamacare working? Remember a lot of you are up for reelection so don't do anythingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-18930903428062163082013-11-07T20:23:36.211-08:002013-11-07T20:23:36.211-08:00I do have one more thing to say, the police check ...I do have one more thing to say, the police check point coming from Chabihau to progreso, The idiots cops like to try and take money from the gringos. I was stopped, the jerk came over and asked if I was Americano I said yes, he paused waited , seen my camera, brief case etc , then said you have dinero I said yes but not for you. I speak fluent Spanish and screamed at him stop ripping people off that is not Mexican . He walked away, I drove offAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-60605610560991843552013-11-07T20:08:49.033-08:002013-11-07T20:08:49.033-08:00by the way , my federal tax for the govt beach I a...by the way , my federal tax for the govt beach I am supposed to pay, I think I will keep for beer moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-38360730805128528182013-11-07T20:05:26.567-08:002013-11-07T20:05:26.567-08:00its amazing that all Mexican govt web sites that a...its amazing that all Mexican govt web sites that address the chelem , chuburna beacah erosions problems do not work . I am pissed . But then again its truly a 3rd world country without technology . But one of the richest man in the world owns a cell phone company that sucks for service. As always its Mexico fix the beach if you can figure out how to read all the world studies that have told you how to. Oh that would actually take action. Keep bring in sand, idiotsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-18702887367822251282013-11-07T19:45:53.417-08:002013-11-07T19:45:53.417-08:00dI have seen first hand all the sand they dumped i...dI have seen first hand all the sand they dumped in Chelem is now destroying the Chuburna beaches and it has only been a short time. I truly cannot believe how ignorant the Mex govt is . I have lived here since 2005 and its still a real 3rd world country. Get it together Mexico, there are other places taking over your so called paradiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-74215897472142011272013-11-07T19:25:35.817-08:002013-11-07T19:25:35.817-08:00tear down the God dam pier, the govt here is a jok...tear down the God dam pier, the govt here is a joke put a fake reef off the shore along the coast of Chelem and Chuburna .it would cost a 1/3 of what they are doing and save the homes that are going in the water. Electric problems constantly, getting ripped off for the electric bill no internet that's good and cell phone coverage that is like talking in a tin can when it works. The Mex govt don't care about there own people why would they care about other nationalities bringing in more money for the country. Fix the damn beach, you created the problem fix itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-85909256304496296882012-11-08T07:56:16.801-08:002012-11-08T07:56:16.801-08:00Hi Anonymous Neighbor
In retrospect, I would have ...Hi Anonymous Neighbor<br />In retrospect, I would have to say those were my emotions speaking back in 2007. You are correct, I have since learned, that the pier in Progreso IS the culprit in the rapid beach erosion of Chelem. I would be very interested to hear of the information you learn about this situation in your studies.<br /><br />I must admit I haven't spent any time in Chelem, but I've since met people who live there and are perfectly happy. And they are really nice people. <br /><br />Plus I can no longer use my lame excuse that I am crazy but not insane. I am in fact insane because we have purchased our own stretch of beach south of Tulum, north of Majahual, near the biosphere of Sian Ka'an. More specifically, the area that took a direct hit from our last serious hurricane Dean in '07. I would LOVE to live on the beach, dangers and all. It is a much more relaxing lifestyle, more simple, and in many cases healthier. However it is dangerous when those storms evolve and head right toward our shores. It's the price you pay to have a piece of the rock(or beach), in a most desirable location, waking up to beautiful sunsets and living on fresh fish. Problem for me is, I need internet. Our beach palapa will have to be a respite place for us.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment. It made me go back and see how much anger I was holding inside when I got here. It took a long time, but I am over it and back to my more open minded adventurer side! Long live life on the beach! If it erodes, fine, at least we can enjoy it when we're here! Linda Dortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298495135726004606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-52440385538897663932012-11-07T09:00:25.488-08:002012-11-07T09:00:25.488-08:00Hi neighbor! I found this old post because I'...Hi neighbor! I found this old post because I'm researching the comment that I heard that the way the 7k long pier was built (not environmentally friendly) led to the beach erosion discussed in the article. I don't think its all mother nature in this case, more likely manmade....still looking for info...but in that case then if people try to shore up their homes with artificial solutions, it makes sense: man fights man's own folly....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-10838668129803646932010-07-06T07:57:28.903-07:002010-07-06T07:57:28.903-07:00Anonymous Eric,
That is kind of a funny thought, i...Anonymous Eric,<br />That is kind of a funny thought, isn't it? I am picturing salvage diving right now in the underwater houses.....and maybe I should fill my patio with sand, and be beach ready!<br /><br />Oh, not to worry about Chelem. They brought in a million dollars worth of sand! That should take care of it!<br /><br />Nothing like filling in the missing sand so that one of the predicted 18 tropical storms we expect this year can just take it somewhere else.Linda Dortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298495135726004606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-73265415184132967302010-06-29T03:53:56.754-07:002010-06-29T03:53:56.754-07:00Well, if the ice caps do melt as predicted, Merida...Well, if the ice caps do melt as predicted, Merida could eventually be a beach town, as the elevation presently is a mere 10 meters. Then the scuba crowd could dive on the underwater homes in Progresso! (It may not be long, kids.)<br /><br />~eric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-61121389153711855312010-06-27T20:15:57.966-07:002010-06-27T20:15:57.966-07:00Nancy, thanks. Newer homeowners have long lots, es...Nancy, thanks. Newer homeowners have long lots, especially because of the new Federal Zone Mikey mentions below your comment. Some of those houses look like they took a beating and are just waiting for another one. Luckily, knock on wood, it won't be TS Alex!Linda Dortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298495135726004606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-65357111685618156992010-06-27T14:55:14.031-07:002010-06-27T14:55:14.031-07:00I recall some very nice beaches in the Chelem area...I recall some very nice beaches in the Chelem area, 20 years ago! You are correct in your summation of beach erosion activity there. It is heartbreaking to see those nice beaches reclaimed by Mother Nature, and one has to wonder when and where it will stop! Houses that were once in the "privately owned zone", are now in the Federal Zone due to the erosion problems there.Merida Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10523207460815870595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542179327850698809.post-53292073165784877442010-06-27T13:03:53.670-07:002010-06-27T13:03:53.670-07:00Very interesting, Linda. I love learning about th...Very interesting, Linda. I love learning about the area. I guess most of those homeowners hope they have a long narrow lot so they can move back if they need to.<br /><br />I don't know anything about how the sand gets moved here and there, but here in Mazatlan the beach at Olas Altas moves north or south depending on the time of year. It is interesting to watch it change.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016075941355264454noreply@blogger.com