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capt. mike
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the oct 3-5 gonzo fly-in, any still going?
before amigos sailed into cyber-heaven we had a thread going for a fly-in to gonzaga. if any of those planning on it have migrated here, how about
lets pick up the chatter and see if its still on.
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Mike Humfreville
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Gonzaga
Capt Mike - Mary Ann and I are planning to be there.
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David K
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I am planning on it... Only issue would be school missed (if any) for my two teenagers... October is one of the finest weather months in Baja.
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mcgyver
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Since We will be in residence at Campo Christina we will be there. Save us a tent spot.
Max
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Braulio
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I'm planning on driving (not flying) down from Mexicali but haven't made reservations or anything.
Look forward to it.
Braulio.
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Bedman
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Change of plans for me Mike, The Missus decided she was going to play hookie from school and come with me. Only problem is she refuses to ride in the
motorhome from La Chapala to Gonzaga. Any volunteers willing to carry a large
tightly wrapped squirming bundle? Looks like we'll be close by in L.A. Bay.
Bedman
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Sgt Bob
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I still have it on my calender!! 
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fishuntr
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I gotta figure out how to get my little tin boat down there w/out the roof rack.(It is due for major mods). Anyway Rowdy & I will be there even if we
have to shore fish. I hope there is room . I sleep in my shell camper.
Do the best you can and enjoy your life
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Mike Humfreville
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BEDMAN
Hey Steve, Mary Ann and I will be continuing south after the Gonzaga weekend. We've got a spot reserved at Gecko for that week. See ya there!
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Debra
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Hey Bedman......
I thought Emma was now the pro Moho driver on that route, what happened? I know Brendan and Cody prefered her driving, LOL!!!!
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Desertbull
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Dinner
That's too bad Steve...I had planned to buy you and Emma dinner at Antonios for the big dinner I owe ya'
We gotta talk about suspension...I think I've got it dialed in. With the new bypass 2.5 King Shocks...the DesertTank is rolling on the washboard at
very comfortable speeds and the drive from San Felipe to Gonzaga is no different than riding the 91 freeway...no exaggeration at all...you'd be
shocked. A passenger could easily drink a Martini without spillage if that was allowed in my truck...It's desert racing technology turned towards
vehicles that everyday people use in the dirt.
Last weekend we ran 100 miles of dirt road in North Baja on the Pacific side testing out the newly installed system...and it was comfy and
unbelievable.
Stay tuned for the latest updates...
Desertbull 
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Bedman
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JJ, There are some pretty neat foam pads designed for canoes. they fit snugly over the rails and just might do the trick!! Check them out at any
sporting goods store that sells canoes.
Mike and MA, We'll keep a fire burning for you and maybe even a BOX of Vino!!
Tim, Dinners only a deal IF your better half comes too! That way we can quietly slip out the back while they Gab and go wet a line.
Hmmm..King Shocks? Do they make them for 30,000 pounders? Web site?
Bedman
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capt. mike
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sounds like a lot of partyers going to be there
glad to hear it. All need to know that the BBP has booked Irma's solid for fri nite but sat they head south. earlier i thought they were only doing
lunch there. Anyway, Gonzaga will be rockin' that fri!
sounds like a good weekend to pack a lot of camp gear if you're going.
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Fisheater
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fisheater
I wouldn't miss it for the world.  )
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Brandi
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Hey ya'll! Long time no talk...see...post...etc....
Arriving SLG October 2 with Etta and my family (13 total) and am anxiously awaiting to see everyone again. Flying down middle of September to get
things ready for such a large group....if there are any arrangements I can make, or reservations I can request, let me know and I'll be more than
happy to do so. Saludos mis amigos....hasta todos en octubre.....
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surfer jim
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Wanted to go and now found out the Off-Road Expo is the same weekend...I hate these kind of choices....
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bonanza bucko
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Gonzaga Bay Bash Oct 3-5
There might be a parking problem for airplanes in front of Antonio and Erma's cantina because of the 20 birds that will be there from the Baja Bush
Pilots on Friday night. There is plenty of parking at either the east or west end of the Rancho Grande strips which are about a mile south of
Alfonsina's. There are only two tie downs though...bring your own.
If the wind blows you'll need them!!
If you haven't landed on Alfonsina's beach strip before be advised that it looks bad on final but it's a good runway. It has pot holes....keep your
yoke in your gut while taxiing and take it slow.
If you are at all unsure of landing there please us the Rancho Grande strips....one will always be into the wind. Alfy's strip is N/S and always has
a cross wind from the beach or the mountains east and west. It is also likely that there will be a lot of airplanes parked at the north end of the
beach strip...all the BBP types...and doing a go around if you screw up could be dicey.
The Rancho Grande strips are very good....6200 feet long and 140 feet wide made of packed DG. No pot holes. Avoid the edges of the runways because
there have been some washouts there that you can't see until you are on top of them....again go slow and keep your eyes open.
Park facing West because that's where the strong afternoon winds come from. Rest of the time the wind is usually off the sea (east) or from the
north.
Rodriguez usually charges $10 to park out there...per trip not per day...and he will send a truck down from his "7-11" at the west end of 9/27 if he
wants the money...he will then give you a lift to Afly's.
See you there.!
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Sgt Bob
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landing and going
 Gosh, BB, do you think it would be safer to use the alternate ,even if
we're able to get there early? Have you checked the tide chart?
We're planing to stop over at the house in Puertocitos for the night and deliver goods and such. 
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bonanza bucko
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10-3 fly in at Alfy's
SGT Bob:
No problema: Low tide all week end. Only problema will be the BBP types and a moderate wait at the cantina for comidas which are always good.
The high tide is the next weekend and that is the best weekend of the year!....you get moonlight, sunlight and firelight (from your campfire) all at
the same time as you are drinking yer cerveza in the surf.
It don't get no better.
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Mexflyer
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Alfonsinas Fly in
Just some quick input with over 25 years of Mexico flying experience.. Regarding Alfonsina's and the Fly In... It sounds like with 2 flying clubs
(with some driving) arriving for the same weekend, it is my guess that the staff and resources will be overwhelmed, Food and drinks could run out.
Aircraft parking will be extremely tight as I am told the BBP is bringing at least 20 airplanes and this group might have 4-5??.. Plus the locals that
have Aircraft and homes. Best of luck to all and you will find me further South..
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