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lightingstrike
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Way to go Mike!!! (**ELITE)
I'll tell you something mike...we talked about this trip for along time, for at least the last year, if not longer. I was really surprised and happy
to see your story in the Union and to finnally see that NAG that you been talking about for soooo long. You both are a perfect match. I'm also happy
to hear that your so close to the finnish and your in good health. I just wish i could be there when its done, holding a bottle in one hand (or maybe
a shovel) and some snacks for that spoiled nag in the other. You both deserved a pat on the back. I'll be looking for you in the furture when you make
it back to San Diego and I'm buying the first round! If there is something I can help you with, drop me a line or give me a call and I'll catch you
soon. Your buddy at work Randy V.
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lightingstrike
I'll tell you something mike...we talked about this trip for along time, for at least the last year, if not longer. I was really surprised and happy
to see your story in the Union and to finnally see that NAG that you been talking about for soooo long. You both are a perfect match. I'm also happy
to hear that your so close to the finnish and your in good health. I just wish i could be there when its done, holding a bottle in one hand (or maybe
a shovel) and some snacks for that spoiled nag in the other. You both deserved a pat on the back. I'll be looking for you in the furture when you make
it back to San Diego and I'm buying the first round! If there is something I can help you with, drop me a line or give me a call and I'll catch you
soon. Your buddy at work Randy V. |
Welcome aboard Randy V!! Mike is making a great story! For sure.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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dtutko1
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Mike arrives in El Pescadero
Mike, Don-Kay, and Solo arrived safely this afternoon. Here's a couple pix
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dtutko1
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how does Pompano do the pix?
Here's another
Dorado Don
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dtutko1
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one more pic
Roger if you see this, you'll know I need a lesson. Here's Mike and Jeff planning the next step.
Dorado Don
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tiotomasbcs
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Mike arrived around 4:30 and the stories and laughs started immediately .Great fun sharing the stories from Nomads with Mike from our perspectives
reading on the board. He enjoyed recounting his many adventures during his long journey. Many we had not read about, of course! Mike is healthy
& full of spirit and eager to see the finish line. Don and Trish are great Hosts ! Jeff the Baja Californian dropped in for dinner and the
stories flowed as well as the liquid refreshment. Pura Vida! Monoloco also came by for alittle while, also. Hard to get a word in edgewise with
all these Baja Legends!! Today holds more fun in the sun. Hard to explain the
excitement you feel as part of this unique Baja Journey.   Tio
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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Oh man...I soooooo wish I could be there with you all....thanks for looking after them and for the pics...the stories NOT in print are the best ones
eh!!!
I am confused about the 12th date...I thought the girls were coming in on the 17th????
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David K
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Wonderful wonderful... Over 1,000 miles and 5 months and no regrets... Baja is a land of adventure... and we all can pick our own style of adventure
in Baja!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dtutko1
Roger if you see this, you'll know I need a lesson. Here's Mike and Jeff planning the next step. |
Your photos are fine!
If you want to make them a little bigger and to post several at a time... here is my how to instructions:
It takes just a little practice... here again are a couple of methods for posting photos on Nomad:
There is some misunderstanding about how to post photos... There are two methods...
One is direct onto Nomad from your PC files, using the 'Browse' button under the normal posting box... In that case you can only post one photo per
post AND it MUST be UNDER 50 kb. is file size. Since this is smaller than most all photos you have on you PC, you need to make a duplicate file with
the photo size REDUCED to under 50 kb.
The BETTER way to show your photos is to hot link to them stored on another website... such as Photobucket.com. It is free (to a certain limit) and
has an automatic resizing service... In this case, Nomad requests photos to not exceed 800 pixels in width.
On Photobucket, to upload from your PC,
1) click the red button 'Upload now'.
2) In the next window you see, at the bottom of the big box, in small blue letters, click: Customize your upload options
3) In the pop up see these choices (and more to resize to):
100x75
160x120
320x240
640x480
800x600
1024x768 ...
>>Pick 640x480 for most photos... this is the selection refered to as 'Large'.
>>Pick 800x600 for maps or max. detail images max. size to fit on 15" screens.
Click SAVE
4) Select photos (press Select Photos button) from your PC to resize and store on Photobucket. You can have multiple files to organize them.
Now, to put on Nomad!
1) Place your mouse arrow over the photo you want and get a small pop up with some codes for linking them to various media.
See the one called 'IMG code'? Click your mouse on it to copy it.
2) On the Nomad posting box, paste that code.
You can have text above or below the image link... have several images perhaps a dozen max... and then do a reply post to add more... so as to not
have too many on a single frame.
The photo url begins with http:// and ends with .jpg (usually) and the IMG code puts your photos url between the tags [img] and [/img]
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If your photo is already on a web site, you can click this icon located above where you type onto Nomad (not quick reply):
and just put in the image url, and the tags are automatically added on to show your photo here. (make sure the http:// isn't in the url twice)
[Edited on 3-6-2011 by David K]
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bajacalifornian
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Shari, the 17th is fixed. No change there.
El Pescadero . . . beautiful place, great people, food & fun. Gracias!
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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Baja&Back
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Oops. Maybe I misunderstood Mike on the date - coulda been the 17th. Anyways, it will be a happy party!!!
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lightingstrike
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Thanks Bob for your reply to my shout out to Mike. Now that I know where to keep up on his trip, i'm looking foward to the updates. Thanks again Randy
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dtutko1
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Mikes El Pescadero Friends
20 or so people came by to hear Mikes stories, toast his journey, and wish him well. And have a taco or 2.
Dorado Don
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tiotomasbcs
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Wow, what was that ? Like a warm wind moving thru the nite. Pescadero Pachanga! More food, drinks, and conv ersation. The local tribe has been
visiting and some great questions asked. How many pairs of walking boots? Best part of the trip? Dangerous encounters? I can see
the book forming from the embryonic stages. As many have said, Mike has great energy and gusto in telling the story of his Baja Adventure! Will
scout the trail ahead with Da Boyz today. Thanks for the nice words Jeff! Hasta Tio
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bajaguy
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Boots???
I would really like to know what brand/model of boots Mike is wearing......and is he wearing the original pair or did he have to break in a new pair
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Juan del Rio
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Here's what he was wearing the last week in January:
I asked him the same question. He like these and said they were very comfortable, but I forgot the name of the brand. Not sure what he is wearing
these days though.
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monoloco
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We went out today with Mike, dtutko1, and tiotomasbcs to scout Mike's route through the sierras of the cape region for his last leg to Cabo. 
[Edited on 3-8-2011 by monoloco]
[Edited on 3-8-2011 by BajaNomad]
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tiotomasbcs
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Bueno, great morning with desayuno with Pesky Boyz! Up to the mtns and exploration of DonKays next route to Cabo/south. Muchos desviaciones and
where's the friggin road. Beautiful local peole. This will definitely be a greatpart oft Mike Trek. Met Pedro/Pierre/Pete in San Jacinto. Real
Bajenos with welcoming hearts. Invited into the casa and small talk. Andale. More dead ends and Incredible Oasios in the Arroyos!! Backtrack and
finally thru road ! No problemo, ha, ha!! La Matancitas awaits us after a few beers and Gods herbs?? Mike has a good ide3a of where and we will
supply support crew!Vamonos, Amigos. Buena Onda Tio
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David K
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Sounds like Mike is going inland and not along the beach south from Migriño?
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monoloco
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The mountain ranchos are mostly populated with viejos these days, with most of the younger generation having gone to the cities to seek their
fortunes, they are very gracious and hospitable. Visiting them there is like stepping back in time fifty years, they are a hearty and self reliant
breed, Mike will be in good hands for the final leg of his journey, I really enjoyed hanging out with him and his crew and hearing all the tales of
his amazing adventure. Saludos Mike, Happy Trails!
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