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David K
Honored Nomad
Posts: 64540
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Good for you Bernie...
I see Baja Nomad as the following:
A) Baja Nomad can be like a toy for some... Play with it a little, cause some reaction with people you probably will never meet personally so it is
safe to be nasty on. Or, to express their beliefs... not neccessarily to upsaet anybody, but it still happens!
B) For others, it is a tool... a source of information to aid in a future trip down the magic peninsula. A school of Baja knowledge or beliefs.
C) For most of the regular contributors, it is a place to share, to give, to help.... Also, to make new friends who share a fascination with the
California peninsula or gulf.
D) Perhaps it is a combination of all of the above!?!
I just thank Doug Means ('Baja Nomad') for doing the hard thing almost daily... and that is keeping this site on the Internet and moderating it so it
doesn't go too haywire when we act inmature here!
[Edited on 10-13-2006 by David K]
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Diver
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Thank you for your synopsis David, all true.
Personally, I would chose D and would think that the majority of long-time Nomads feel the same.
We are all humans and we all enjoy Baja and most of us travel there or live there and we appreciate Nomads as a bit more than an information source.
Many of us have met/made friends through common interests expressed on this board.
We have shared knowledge on many other subjects as well.
Many have grown through the other humans on this board.
Many have gained and given help through this board.
We have braved and survived hurricanes and tragedies via this board.
Some have died and been mourned on this board.
I could go on.
And yes, thank you very much Doug Meands.
And thank you all.
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[Edited on 10-13-2006 by Diver]
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David K
Honored Nomad
Posts: 64540
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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OOOPS... my fault, there is no D in Doug's last name... that's a typo.
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Marie-Rose
Senior Nomad
Posts: 894
Registered: 10-2-2003
Location: Victoria, B.C. and Todos Santos
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Mood: Worried...
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Great thread! Tomorrow I leave for Baja with my 23 yr old son and a couple of his friends. My husband and I have been blessed with 2 kids that have
often been more
leveled headed than us!! (don't get me wrong ....we have had our challenges as well!)
I am excited and feel blessed that our kids share our love and respect for Baja and it's
people. They teach me everyday and I am certain this trip will be no exception!! 
Remember, when in Mexico, yes may be no and no may be
maybe!
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Skipjack Joe
Elite Nomad
Posts: 8084
Registered: 7-12-2004
Location: Bahia Asuncion
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja Bernie
What really confuses this old fool is when a few of the young fools attack someone and then fall back on--I was just joking--
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Being on the receiving end of one such post recently I really appreciate your statements Bernie.
One of my favorite quotes I read somewhere that is supposed to be Mark Twain's (and I liked it even when I was young).
"At fifteen I started to think of my old man as an old fool. A few years later, at 25, we met up again and I was suprised to find out how much the
old man had learned during those 10 years."
It still brings a smile to my face.
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thebajarunner
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3687
Registered: 9-8-2003
Location: Arizona....."Free at last from crumbling Cali
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Mood: muy amable
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Nomad is not a "Chat Room"
I did this theme on another thread, but in deference to my great friend and colleague Bernie I will chime in briefly here as well.
I came to Nomad for information on Baja, for trip reports, for road reports, for new places to explore, for great food and lodging spots, etc. etc.
I did not come for a chat room,
Yes, I have found new friends here, but we "chat" by email, not on Nomad,
If Nomad continues to drift toward chat room status, then I, for one, am OUTTA HERE!
'Nuff sed.... I enjoy what we have had, don't make it something that suits just a few...
And I too thank Doug (with our without the "d") for his noble efforts.
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Al G
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 2647
Registered: 12-19-2004
Location: Todos Santos/Full time for now...
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Mood: Wondering what is next???
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Bajarunner...I agree with your assessment to a degree. You must understand, things of a high level of interest, pertaining to Baja will be discussed.
It is human nature. Drifting over the line will occur and usually someone will call attention to it unless it is of wide interest. MHO
EDIT
I do not see this a bad thing. Infact the last short while has been very enjoyable.
[Edited on 10-13-2006 by Al G]
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Al G
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 2647
Registered: 12-19-2004
Location: Todos Santos/Full time for now...
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Mood: Wondering what is next???
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As an addition I would like to say I have been able to get to know many of the new Nomads and I am very glad they are here. May have ruffled a few of
their feathers, but I am sure they understand and will be great Nomads.
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Bajamatic
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Posts: 571
Registered: 8-31-2006
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Al. you shock me. For a second I thought this was a one sided love affair we had going on.
Bernie. Props to you. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=props
Skeet. Wow. Get it together man.
yuletide
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Baja Bernie
`Normal` Nomad Correspondent
Posts: 2962
Registered: 8-31-2003
Location: Sunset Beach
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Mood: Just dancing through life
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Bajamatic
I just learned something so today is good!
Same back at you.-----I liked this one best---"Props dude, you just pulled the fittest girl in the club."--where that it were true in my case.
That site is now in my favorites.
[Edited on 10-13-2006 by Baja Bernie]
[Edited on 10-13-2006 by Baja Bernie]
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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comitan
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4177
Registered: 3-27-2004
Location: La Paz
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Mood: mellow
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But Bernie your example is only 8 thumbs up and one down. At least you do have some company.
Yes I've got it bookmarked too!.
[Edited on 10-13-2006 by comitan]
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Cypress
Elite Nomad
Posts: 7641
Registered: 3-12-2006
Location: on the bayou
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Mood: undecided
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Bruce and friends. Nothing stupid about ya'll. Already in Baja. The rest of this crowd's wishing and dreaming.
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longlegsinlapaz
Super Nomad
Posts: 1685
Registered: 11-18-2005
Location: La Paz
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Hmmmmmm....take a couple weeks off to get moved & look what ya miss! Bernie, do you have some "insider information" that I don't have? How do
you know the age of people? Other than those that posted pics on that one thread a while back. I'm assuming you were refering to actual age, not
"Nomad Years". I obviously missed some posts recently, but do you honestly feel it's an old/young age thing? I know I can make some assumptions
when people make reference to their 2 & 4-year olds versus their 25-40 y/o kids! I don't know your age, nor do I really care, I just know that I
think you are a wise man whatever your age! And which catagory do I fall
into?
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Bruce R Leech
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6796
Registered: 9-20-2004
Location: Ensenada formerly Mulege
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Mood: A lot cooler than Mulege
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my oldest child is almost 40 my youngest is 6. where dose that put me?
Bruce R Leech
Ensenada
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Al G
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 2647
Registered: 12-19-2004
Location: Todos Santos/Full time for now...
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Mood: Wondering what is next???
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| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Hmmmmmm....take a couple weeks off to get moved & look what ya miss! Bernie, do you have some "insider information" that I don't have? How do
you know the age of people? Other than those that posted pics on that one thread a while back. I'm assuming you were refering to actual age, not
"Nomad Years". I obviously missed some posts recently, but do you honestly feel it's an old/young age thing? I know I can make some assumptions
when people make reference to their 2 & 4-year olds versus their 25-40 y/o kids! I don't know your age, nor do I really care, I just know that I
think you are a wise man whatever your age! And which catagory do I fall
into?
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To chatch up you would have to start here:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=19937&pag...
Maybe even pg. 1 then all of bernie's thread
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Neal Johns
Super Nomad
Posts: 1687
Registered: 10-31-2002
Location: Lytle Creek, CA
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I'm only 14, so guess I will stay out of the discussion between the young adults and the old geesers.
The bad news is that I have been 14 for 61 years and can't seem to act any older!
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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Baja Bernie
`Normal` Nomad Correspondent
Posts: 2962
Registered: 8-31-2003
Location: Sunset Beach
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Mood: Just dancing through life
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Neal
A 14 year old with wives in waiting. Now I understand why you never got the title "Normal Nomad."
You, indeed, are a lucky kid.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Baja Bernie
`Normal` Nomad Correspondent
Posts: 2962
Registered: 8-31-2003
Location: Sunset Beach
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Mood: Just dancing through life
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Longlegsinlapaz
All I can say is that if I were a wise man I would spend all of my time in Baja and then I probably would not be posting here. As you can see I am
not in Baja and I am slinging words at this thread therefor I am not wise at all.
Thanks for the compliment anyway.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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TMW
Select Nomad
Posts: 10659
Registered: 9-1-2003
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
my oldest child is almost 40 my youngest is 6. where dose that put me? |
A young old man
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TMW
Select Nomad
Posts: 10659
Registered: 9-1-2003
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
my oldest child is almost 40 my youngest is 6. where dose that put me? |
A young old man |
Wait, maybe that's an old young man
Never mind, your too hard to classify
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