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[*] posted on 5-14-2009 at 09:41 PM
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The restaurants associations "CANIRAC" of Tijuana, Tecate, Ensenada, Mexicali and Rosarito along with the states government and each cities government is having an event in San Diego's Sea Port Village on May 30th with music, food, drinks, folkloric dancers and more. The event starts at 12noon. I hope as many Nomads as posible can make it there, it will be a great event were to meet felow Nomads and also it will be a great opportunity for all of you to meet the governor, secretary of tourism and all five mayors.
Hope to see you there.
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[*] posted on 5-14-2009 at 09:52 PM


Almost like being in Baja without crossing the border! Saturday the 30th!

I hope we can make it... :coolup:




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[*] posted on 5-14-2009 at 11:12 PM


Yes and you will get to meet the Ambasador of Tijuana. Our very own FDT!:yes:



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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 10:04 AM


I'll be there for sure.



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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 10:05 AM


Not safe enough to hold this event in Mexico? Fresh lobster isn't even available in Baja again until september and Red Lobster is running better specials. No one is coming to Mexico for food until Mexico gets it's act together- no time soon. This is pathetic IMHO. If you want touisrts to visit...become tourist friendly! geesh

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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 10:39 AM


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Here's the option. Turn the currently failed San Diego Old Town toursit zone over to Baja restauranteurs, craftsmen and merchants for five years. Give tourists a real baja experience in safety- not a one-day tent side show in a park.


I think the phrase "real baja experience in safety" is an oxymarooon. How would you safely recreate the open meter holes in the middle of the sidewalks, the 18" curbs to step off, or the non-standard stairways with no handrails? I don't think state laws would allow those little kids to run around blocking your way selling chicles. I also don't think they would allow taco carts with the burners bolted right to the top of the propane bottles.
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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 10:48 AM


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Not safe enough to hold this event in Mexico? Fresh lobster isn't even available in Baja again until september and Red Lobster is running better specials. No one is coming to Mexico for food until Mexico gets it's act together- no time soon. This is pathetic IMHO. If you want touisrts to visit...become tourist friendly! geesh

[Edited on 5-15-2009 by Woooosh]


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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 10:49 AM


OK- My post may have been negative without providing a positive option... although the lack of credibility and wisdon shown by still promoting Baja as a real estate investment location is troubling- there is a possibility.

Here's the option. Turn the currently failed San Diego Old Town toursit zone over to Baja restauranteurs, craftsmen and merchants for five years. Give tourists a real baja experience in safety- not a one-day tent side show in a park. They could enjoy the real food and crafts. No need to scare anyone, deal with TJ or wait in long lines to cross the border in either direction. A safe way to experience contemporary Baja until they make it safe for visitors to enjoy what is left of the real one! Five years may not be long enough though...

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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 11:19 AM


Dearest Woooosh;
Wouldn't attending this event (even if you are not a turist but a resident) be a great and unique opportunity to talk to the people in charge about your concerns and ideas?
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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 11:25 AM


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Dearest Woooosh;
Wouldn't attending this event (even if you are not a turist but a resident) be a great and unique opportunity to talk to the people in charge about your concerns and ideas?
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He'd be a tourist in San Diego:lol:

So FDT, is there free food and exhibits? The website is a bit vague in my opinion. Why does one need to register? Is this a cultural exhibit or one to lure people to invest in Baja? Just some questions...

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What is Baja-Med cuisine?
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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 11:37 AM


I'm still trying to figure out what is "trough the senses". Maybe the food is so good, you'd prefer to eat it from a trough. Maybe they've seen me eat good Mexican food. :bounce:;)



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It's open to the public and yes, free food and drinks. It is a cultural event promoted initialy by CANIRAC, the restaurants association. The reason for registering is so they know who and ow many are going to attend.

Note: If you by any chance decided to leave Baja California Sur permanently on or around May 1st please avoid registering.




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Promotional activity is most effectively done where the target market IS in order to motivate the consumer. Whoosh and Caboron....this isn't a tough concept.
The selection of the venue and the promotional copy seem like a good way to provide a point of view alternative to your own in a pleasant surrounding.
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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 12:51 PM


Jana & I will be there

Hope to meet many Nomads. We will wear our "BAJA NOMADS" t-shirts.:bounce:




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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 01:00 PM


Jill and I will be there.....I'd wear my Nomad tee shirt if I had one. Are they available yet?.....dt



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What is Baja-Med cuisine?



Does anybody know.......or has heard of this? Sounds like a shared signature style. Very confusing.
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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 01:19 PM


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Dearest Woooosh;
Wouldn't attending this event (even if you are not a turist but a resident) be a great and unique opportunity to talk to the people in charge about your concerns and ideas?
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They don't care what anyone thinks becasue nothing is actionable. They are just totally desperate for dollars. It's all thinly veiled propaganda disguised as a trade show. If they dropped the real estate hype- they might have passed the crediility and smell test. But nope. Everyone in San Diego knows what frozen deep fried lobsters tastes like already.

I would be very surprised if this event didn't turn into an anti-Mexico protest forum for the 1000 "displaced" residents from Rosarito Beach and many others! Those people could turn this event upside down before it even starts and the Mexicans would produced this event will run back across the border with thier furry tails between their legs. Maybe the parenets of the slain teenagers will show up withe the mother of the boy who was killed over his still-missing meat truck. I'll bet this event does more harm that good- justifiably so IMHO. Still SOS.




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Promotional activity is most effectively done where the target market IS in order to motivate the consumer. Whoosh and Caboron....this isn't a tough concept.
The selection of the venue and the promotional copy seem like a good way to provide a point of view alternative to your own in a pleasant surrounding.


Location? Timing? Was the Cinqo de Mayo weekend booked up or something? The timing of promotions is just as important as the location of the target audience- this planning group gets an "F".




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[*] posted on 5-15-2009 at 01:41 PM


Doesn't the new passport law go into effect in two weeks? Maybe they should have a booth at the event for applying for passport cards.

A booth to hire private security for your trip... A booth to buy Mexican car insurance (see Mexican accident thread)... A booth to show potential tourists how to shop for souvenirs wthout getting jacked and your SUV stolen... a booth to show how to duck for cover when they fire rounds into the Puerto Nuevo restaurant you are dining in... A booth to tell investors what areas your children will be kidnapped in and any assisting officers beheaded. All good info! Let's give them the full experience with full disclosure. That will bring the crowds back down to Baja.




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