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wessongroup
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You mean like the turtle soup episode...??  |
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by astrobaja
Also if someone can get him a bag of alfalfa cubes that would help |
It would also be a good thing if someone could truck him and his entourage inland to the road. Walking the length of Baja doesn't necessarily mean
along the beach. It can't be done. |
He needs to walk to the closest road... Punta Blu/ Santa Catarina Landing and then he can (and may) stay on roads that parallel the coast the rest of
the way south.
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ELINVESTIG8R
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All I can say is I am happy that Mike and his donkey are ok. A big thank you to the first
responders from San Carlos who got to him and to Ron BajaGringo and his co-pilot Duro for giving a valiant effort to get to them too. You all went
above and beyond the call of duty giving of yourselves by putting yourselves in danger to rescue others without thought of reward. You guys are my
heroes. I'm just so very happy everyone made it out ok.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R
All I can say is I am happy that Mike and his donkey are ok. A big thank you to the first
responders from San Carlos who got to him and to Ron BajaGringo and his co-pilot Duro for giving a valiant effort to get to them too. You all went
above and beyond the call of duty giving of yourselves by putting yourselves in danger to rescue others without thought of reward. You guys are my
heroes. I'm just so very happy everyone made it out ok. |
X2 (ditto)
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by astrobaja
Also if someone can get him a bag of alfalfa cubes that would help |
It would also be a good thing if someone could truck him and his entourage inland to the road. Walking the length of Baja doesn't necessarily mean
along the beach. It can't be done. |
I had breakfast with Duro and my good friend Reyes this morning who both know the area well. Reyes has worked the coastline all the way down to
Guerrero Negro since he was a young boy and Duro was one of the first "locals" to get into the offroading scene down here with his father as far back
as the 50's.
Both agree that the coastal route will become increasingly difficult for Mike as he continues on and will likely be setting himself up for future
problems / situations like this one. They both asked me to convey the message that Mike needs to move inland a bit, following access roads to ranches
and camps and not simply the coastline as there are too many impassable points he will encounter ahead; many that are far from any help or means of
contact.
I also agree with astrobaja that Mike needs to give some extra time to Don-Kay with some rest and upgraded food after he has made such difficult treks
as the past few days. Don-Kay is a key element to the success of this journey and that point cannot be overstated IMHO.
I know we all wish him the best and it's OK to disagree at times - we seem to do that well here on Nomad. But the real strength of this forum is the
ability for folks (even those who strongly disagree with each other on occasion) to come together in times of need and this was no exception.
BajaNomad is a unique place and I am proud to be a part of this community as well as fortunate to have met some really great people along the way.
What I tried to do for Mike these past couple of days was something I could only accomplish with the help of others. I just hope that should Mike fall
into need again - further down the road, that other Nomads will heed that call as well.
Life is an adventure and a driving force to what keeps me here. Something I think most of us here share in common...
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KASHEYDOG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
I suppose you think Bajagringo's efforts were a stunt too. |
Dunno where you got that idea....?
--Larry |
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Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience.....  ....  ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ?? 
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
I suppose you think Bajagringo's efforts were a stunt too. |
Dunno where you got that idea....?
--Larry |
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Why don't you guys get together and run out into the desert and get lost so we can send someone to save you. The experience seems to have a bonding
quality to it.
Jes kiddin', fellas.
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KASHEYDOG
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Sounds like an adventure to me, Dennis. Call Bajagringo for me and put him on standby. .... .... Just one problem. In all my years, I have never been able to get
lost in the desert. So give Ron a good discription of "Larry ".........
He's still waiting, I think.
[Edited on 11-21-10 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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KASHEYDOG
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COOL.  ..It's all in fun, Larry... ... Love ya ,man..
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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BajaGringo
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OK, group hug.
Well, maybe not with Don-Kay until he gets a bath...
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Baja&Back
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We gotta put together a "Nomad Heros" award or something, and the first awards go to Solo Sport Neil, BajaGringo and David K!!!
Three cheers for those exceptional people!
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mcfez
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What's the matter with turtle soup?
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You mean like the turtle soup episode...?? |
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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vgabndo
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WOW, you folks really know how to have fun! Welcome to the Board of boards.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Von
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Hey he even made the paper today! section D2 in the Union tribune~
Don-Kay on strike! lol~
READY SET.....................
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bajaguy
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http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/nov/20/baja-adventur...
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SoloSports
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ridge
Hear, hear; thank you fellas!
Izzat you, Neil? 
-Solo Staffer Neil Foley -driving hard at the point
And mucho thanks to Kevin Trejo as well: you rock!
http://solosports.net/ |
Yes the first photo is our hero Neil doing what he loves, riding awesome waves on his windsurf gear! The second shot is me doing what I love, riding
awesome waves on my kitesurfing gear.
We all know the incredible experiences and beauty Baja has to offer including risk and danger but we all love it just the same.
I have been visiting and traveling Baja my whole life (thanks mom and dad) and most likely will until I die! I have met the most wonderful people,
experienced the most incredible and most beautiful things in my travels. My first visit to Punta San Carlos was in 1985 and I knew I would return
again and again!
Of course I do embrace technology as we have used it many times in PSC to save lives and help many a fellow human as well as animals and other of
earth's creatures and will do so anytime the need is there but one of mine and SoloSports' philosophies is that myself, my staff and our guests
experience the best Baja experience we possibly can and at this moment in time that means using internet technology as little as possible to get out
and experience the amazing things Baja has to offer so I apologize for myself and I'm sure Neil as we are not on the Nomad or any other site very
often if at all. Please understand this is not that we don't love the site and the people, stories, information etc. but I believe just like for
whatever reason Mike Younghusband needs to do Baja the way he chooses we have chosen to use the internet on a very limited basis. So fellow Nomads
will not be hearing from SoloSports Kevin Trejo or Neil Foley very often.
Of course we are more then ready and willing to help in the time of need and can be reached at
949-289-7779
baja@solosports.net
www.solosports.net
Thank you all for your efforts to help Mike, Don-Kay and Solo!
Kevin Trejo
Ps. I have been deeply touch buy Mike's story and the camaraderie of all you Nomad's and find myself more and more checking the Nomad site. I guess I
will have to look at it as part of my Baja Experience. Thanks guys (and girls) and sorry for the long post!
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
Both agree that the coastal route will become increasingly difficult for Mike as he continues on and will likely be setting himself up for future
problems / situations like this one. They both asked me to convey the message that Mike needs to move inland a bit, following access roads to ranches
and camps and not simply the coastline as there are too many impassable points he will encounter ahead; many that are far from any help or means of
contact.
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Once he gets to Puerto Catarina he can follow the roads down hitting fish camps as necessary to just north of Guerrero Negro.
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Graham
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If Mike sticks to roads and tracks his trip ought to be more routine from now on. As routine as a walk to Cabo can be for a man of 62 with a burro and
dog.
Some great stuff on this thread. A lot of the issues around the SPOT device have been well covered but just to sum up my understanding for future
reference. And I'm learning a lot here, so happy to be corrected.
His SPOT has an SOS button under a flip up plastic cover on the right, so hard to set off accidentally. If pushed, an SOS message is sent to just two
people, including his daughter. But it also sends a signal to an International Emergency Response Center who will initiate a search and rescue effort.
All appropriate authorities will be alerted and Mike's medical history and info on all the medications being currently taken will be made known. As a
part of his package with SPOT, he signed up for insurance to cover the costs of Search and Rescue and any med-evac needs, such as flight or helicopter
extraction.
If he activates the SOS... Nomads will NOT get the signal, at least not directly, but I'm sure his daughter will let us know pronto. By then, the
rescue effort should be well under way.
The other button, under the plastic cover on the left is the Need assistance button. That goes out to a list of ten designated email addresses. David
K, Shari, and myself being three of them. People who may be in a position to help, or help get the word out.
As Mike only has about a three day supply of water, if that button is pressed odds are, as I said above, Mike needs water and "lots of it." If I were
in his boots, and I have been of course, I'd be happy to get thirty, forty, fifty gallons or more. A thirsty burro, as Astrobaja said, can quickly
dispose of 10-15 gallons.
If Mike has water he can rest up and rest Don Kay for days if necessary, scout trails ahead, retreat, relax, do some fishing or whatever. With limited
water he will be forced to push on or leave the donkey or take other drastic action.
Anyway a big difference between the SOS and Need assistance buttons. But the NA signal sure needs to be acted upon, and it's great to know that so
many Nomads were willing to help.
Mike has fishcamps, ranches, occasional road traffic ahead, and he has over 20 buried stashes of food and water at strategic points. He has a lot to
give thanks for this Thanksgiving!
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Graham
he has over 20 buried stashes of food and water at strategic points. He has a lot to give thanks for this Thanksgiving! |
graham,
interesting info on the spot.
i'm curious. how did he stash his water and supplies? bury plastic containers? containers hidden behind rocks? seems like a lot of work to create
a stash, and seems risky that people would find and mess with them, or animals would dig them up. what's most feasible stash solution?
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grappler
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What a class act the boyz from solosports are.
As for David K ~ you sir, *** ** *****.
p.s. to David K's worshippers, dont waste your time bashing me with your walking canes. I really dont care
Happy Holidays all...
[Edited on 11-24-2010 by grappler]
[Edited on 11-25-2010 by BajaNomad]
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