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It is my understanding that a passport is necessary as of 2007. We used to be able to cross in and out of Canada with only a birth certificate. We now need a passport.
As for missing Americans...I would think you would be safe as long as you don't go driving off into out of the way places. I know people that visit there several times a year and they never have a problem.
Have you made arrangements for a doctor here in the states to get your fills? Keep in mind that you might need to see your 'fill' doctor once a month. If you're lucky, you won't have problems requiring an unfill after a fill. If you're planning on making the trip to Mexico for your fills...are you prepared to make that trip once a month or so for 'possibly' the first year? According to my surgeon it's very normal for the first year.
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Here is the link for passport requirements, you need one to come back from Mexico:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
You cannot get the passport card without a passport book.
Other info from the state department:
Since March 1, 2010, all U.S. citizens – including children – have been required to present a valid passport or passport card for travel beyond the “border zone” into the interior of Mexico. The “border zone” is generally defined as an area within 20 to 30 kilometers of the border with the U.S., depending on the location. Regardless of the destination in Mexico, however, all U.S. citizens age 16 or older must present a valid U.S. passport or passport card to re-enter the U.S., even by land.
All Americans traveling outside of the United States by air, land or sea (except closed-loop cruises) are required to present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or a passport card.
Travel warnings for Mexico:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_4755.html
Best wishes for your decision!

Okay as if many of us are already dealing with self-esteem and body issues, you have to through the stress of my reputation in there?

That's a knee slapper!

Amazing - some of us have been here for ages and we didn't know about this.I didn't realise that people could score me nor that I could score them.
Something else to stress about.
On the positive side we can find axel or whatever his name is these days and give him lots of bad marks!

I looked at mine and it's a 10. I will not stress over it or dwell on it. This journey is challenging enough without having to worry about whether someone likes what you write

I don't see why not, but I think your medical expenses have to be over a certain percentage of your income before you can deduct them. You also have to be itemizing not doing a standard deduction.

Cheri, did you have to file separately from your husband?

Ok who know what the reputation number means on our profile page above our photo and why is it there? Mine is a 10 and says good. Jachut's whom we all love is 115 Excellent? How do they get these numbers anyone????

Cheri

Okay we have an answer: I guess not too many people liked my posts . . . sorry!!!!!:scared2:
Hi Cheri,
Your reputation score is based on many things. Time you have been registered, post counts and when someone reads your post - at the bottom right is a + or - If someone + your post your reputation will go up.
I hope this helps.
Irene

Okay we have an answer: I guess not too many people liked my posts . . . sorry!!!!!:scared2:
Hi Cheri,
Your reputation score is based on many things. Time you have been registered, post counts and when someone reads your post - at the bottom right is a + or - If someone + your post your reputation will go up.
I hope this helps.
Irene

Don't know what it means but would like to.
Cheri

User Information
To the side, you will see the user's profile picture if they have one. Below this you will see options to add the user as a friend, send the user a personal message and view content from the user. Underneath this, you will see the user's total reputation, if enabled, taking into account all positive and negative reputation given for all posts. Underneath this, you will see the user's statistics, including what group they are in, how long they have been a member and other basic details. What???????
Cheri

Okay we have an answer: I guess not too many people liked my posts . . . sorry!!!!!:scared2:
Hi Cheri,
Your reputation score is based on many things. Time you have been registered, post counts and when someone reads your post - at the bottom right is a + or - If someone + your post your reputation will go up.
I hope this helps.
Irene

Ok who know what the reputation number means on our profile page above our photo and why is it there? Mine is a 10 and says good. Jachut's whom we all love is 115 Excellent? How do they get these numbers anyone????

Cheri