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fishbuck
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Can someone post Antonio's number for TonyC and any other numbers that might help.
I'll try to call the ABC bus in TJ and see if they are running yet.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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I just checked the ABC bus out of TJ to El Rosario.
No bus tickets are available for today. So either they are sold out or no buses today.
Tomorrow they have like 10 buses running. So I think tomorrow is the day the hiway is okay.
But if you really want to know call them.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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woody with a view
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how does Antonio's # help the guy? how soft some have become. if they are saying you can make it what more do you need? are you gonna sit and second,
third, fourth guess yourself and wait until the next storm before setting out?
just go!
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fishbuck
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Damn straight Woody!!!
Okay Tony, that's 2 votes for "Go for it"
I'm starting a poll!
Maybe he could call Antonio to make sure he has fuel incase Tony needs some.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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BajaCactus
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Fuel at BajaCactus...
This was our fuel inventory at BajaCactus on Jan 24, 2010, at 3:00pm:
Magna: 41040 lts
Premium: 45817 lts
Diesel: 43807 lts
As you can see we have plenty of fuel at the moment... Pemex told us it could take at least 3-4 days until we can be resupplied.
Since yesterday, we have been dealing with people trying to take our fuel by barrels... maybe with the hopes of reselling it when it becomes
unavailable in the area... we are refusing to sell it this way, so we can protect anyone coming through, making sure they can continue on their way.
On the other hand, if there is anything anyone think we can do for you, please feel free to contact me, anytime, at my personal e-mail:
info*at*bajacactus.com.
Also, you can contact us at our phones at BajaCactus:
From Mexico (616) 165-8850 and (616) 165-8700
From the US (619) 694-1082
We are here for anyone needing assistance or help.
Antonio Munoz
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBB&Bugs
Just did the detour route off 1 to San Felipe today. Started off in Loreto heading north this morning and just made it to San Felipe tonight.
Finally I had to take care of some "business" and I happened to be at the turn off for San Felipe.
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which "turnoff for san felipe" did you take? chapala to gonzaga and then north? |
Yes Woody... the Chapala/ Coco's Corner/ Gonzaga road... he described it in great detail earlier... a BIG washout was 5 mins. from leaving Hwy. 1, but
a low 2WD Tacoma got through, he said.
For others who didn't read the Gonzaga Road Report in Marv Sherrill's thread: The road is passable in 2WD... just very rough between Gonzaga and
Huerfanito... as it has been for 5 years.
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nickmol
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Vicente Guerrero Bridge status
Here are some photos of the bridge at Vicente Guerrero
http://picasaweb.google.com/NMolatore
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by BajaNomad]
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baja-spirit
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Thank you for the info Antonio..we appreciate it. We are going to wait a week or so and see how things are. Anxious to get down there but not
wanting to play in all the mud....
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BooJumMan
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oh wow! thanks for the photos. So how is traffic getting across?
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desandmarla
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San Vicente Bridge
Wow thanks for the great photos. It shows those of us stuck south that progress is on it's way. Would it be possible for you to let us know when
cars are able to cross northbound??
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baja-spirit
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How did you guys see the photos? I tried copy and paste into my browser..and got nothing...help please
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by baja-spirit
How did you guys see the photos? I tried copy and paste into my browser..and got nothing...help please |
http://picasaweb.google.com/NMolatore
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baja-spirit
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Thank you David...
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David K
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No problemo amigo!
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BajaBB&Bugs
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Hey Woody...
Sorry, it was the turn off about 40 miles south of Catavina going toward Las Arrastras. Make sense? It was my first time out there. Always talked
about doing it. Thought I'd be more "prepared" to do it. (food, tire repair kit, better jack, etc...) But all in all, it was 4 hours of nut and bolt
rattling fun! (did I just call it fun???)
Incidentally, I started with 3/4 of a tank of gas and ended up in San Felipe with just under a 1/2. It's a 23 gallon tank. I average 12-15 mpg
normally.
Still can't believe I made it as I sit at home in AZ now...
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaCactus
Magna: 41040 lts
Premium: 45817 lts
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That totals just slightly under 23,000 US Gallons of automotive gasoline available for those not familiar
with the calculation.
Thank you for the updates Antonio.
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
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We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
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BajaCactus
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Bridges condition...
Hi,
This is the information we have so far, gathered from several sources.
As of today (Jan 25, 2010, 10:00am), the bridges are still down and a permanent and final repair will take some time… in the meantime, temporary
bypasses have been made on the river beds… high clearance vehicles are crossing, sometimes with the aid of tractors that pull them as needed.
Heavy traffic is still not able to cross these affected areas, therefore the San Quintín area has little or no supply of fuel. Pemex estimates at
least a couple of days until their truck pipes can begin distribution again.
In Col. Vicente Guerrero, farmers are really desperate for fuel and to be able to move their produce... they have organized themselves and are
clearing a path up the creek with their own machinery... (to the east of the collapsed bridge, near the hills)... where there is more possibilities
for a safe cross. After crossing the creek, this bypass will then reconnect with the main highway. They expect to have a safe way to cross tomorrow
afternoon.
At the BajaCactus Gas Station, we have enough fuel for the next 3-4 days (we have limited our sales to full tanks on the vehicles)… we believe truck
pipes will be able to resupply us before we ran out.
Food and other supplies in the area are also scarce… locals are beginning to get a little desperate… however the water levels on the creeks are slowly
but steadily dropping, everyone knows this and are doing their best to patiently wait until things come back to normal.
Antonio Munoz
BajaCactus
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by BajaCactus]
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Binger
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Fresh update on road conditions, Highway 1
I just got off the phone with the Malarrimo Hotel in Guerro Negro and the clerk there gave me a just and I mean just released road condition report.
The police report said that all roads will be open by either 8 or 9PM this evening.
He said to allow 7 hours driving time from Ensenada to GN plus an extra 1/2 hour for traveling thru the arroyos on the two bridges that were out.
Said lots of trucks stranded that should move out in a few days.
Report sounds good. I will keep everyone advised.
Thanks, Binger
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baja-spirit
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Thanks Antonio and Binger.. appreciate the updates... We are thinking next Monday to head out
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BajaCactus
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New update... Jan 25, 2010, 13:00 hrs
Traffic has been restored in all areas... with some difficulties but there is a way to pass.
San Vicente... right now it has a path on the river bed which can be crossed by high clearance vehicles and even small vehicles on their own. The
local farmers have gathered all their available machinery and are building a temporary base for the collapsed portion of the bridge, with huge stones
from the area. It is expected to a have a partially restored bridge by tonight, without pavement but for every type of vehicle.
Col. Guerrero... also has a path on the river bed, which now can be crossed by high clearance vehicles on their own and small vehicles aided by
tractors. The long bypass up the creek that was being worked on was suspended... everyone turned their machinery to the main bridge, and following San
Vicente's example, are working on a temporary base for it. They expect to have a semi-functional bridge by tonight.
El Rosario... this is another story... 4x4's are now crossing on their own, high clearance vehicles, semis and RV's can also cross aided by tractors
and a couple of bulldozers (sent by Los Pinos by the way)... small vehicles are being crossed on a truck with a platform... it sounds like an
adventure but there is a way through.
If the upcoming announced rain does not get the water levels to high, there should be no problem for continuing crossing these damaged areas.
Safe travel everyone...
Antonio Munoz
BajaCactus
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by BajaCactus]
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