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chuckie
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Location: Kansas Prairies
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I am going north through there Sunday..Durn the torpedos , full speed ahead...!
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Bajaboy
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I say go for it. Too many rocks along Hwy 5 anyways
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BajaGringo
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Location: La Chorera
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Mood: Let's have a BBQ!
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Traffic is now flowing again in both directions through San Quintin as the farm workers and growers are now sitting down and meeting face to face. As
they are coming to some agreements, the calm is returning to the Valley of San Quintin.
My only suggestion is be sure to fill up with gas before you come through. We are still waiting for some of the trucks to make their way down as many
of the gas stations are out of gas yet...
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bajatrailrider
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If any of you get stuck in SQ again(and i hope you dont) it is very easy to drive dirt road around west side Highway.
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Dirish
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Anyone have a recent update as i will driving thru here to get to south baja tomorrow
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shari
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Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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we decided to risk it and go through yesterday mid day partially because we wanted to see first hand what the situation was. We were cautious and
figured if we saw something bad we could simply turn around. We would get worried when there was no traffic for a few minutes! There was very little
traffic which was kind of nice. Thanks to Baja Gringo for keeping in phone contact with us.
Almost all the gas stations were open as well as businesses although some were boarded up. We saw my favorite smoked clam place had been burned down
and there is talk in the local community now of helping rebuild it which is cool.
We saw a rally with maybe over a hundred people just north of SQ and there were people working in the fields too. The only place on the highway where
there were a few dozen very happy peaceful protesters was south of SQ past Camalu and we made a donation.
About 3:45 we saw about 15 police cars speeding south with lights flashing so I'm not sure what that was for. So we were glad we risked it so we could
see for ourselves what the situation was.
Got to Ensenada in 9 hours from Asuncion...hugged my grandson, had a beer and went straight for sushi! Looking forward to seeing some of you at the
beerfest today...what we wont do to try some new beer eh!
I wish the farm workers success in improving their abysmal conditions!
(still looking for a ride south on tuesday or wednesday..maybe even thursday)
[Edited on 3-21-2015 by shari]
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BajaGringo
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A tense-calm climate seems to have returned to the area with a majority of the stores and shops reopening. Military and police continue to patrol and
although the farm workers will be continuing the strike until negotiations with the growers resume on Wednesday, they have agreed not to block the
highway and have signed a pact of non-violence.
The biggest question for now is when will the flow of tanker trucks of fuel resume as many of the stations in the region are either closed or only
open for a couple of hours at a time. Last I heard, Baja Cactus in El Rosario still had fuel but that can't last forever if the truck traffic does not
resume. I'll post more as I have confirmed updates.
Let me know also if any of you traveling through see anything different...
[Edited on 3-21-2015 by BajaGringo]
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Fernweh
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Just saw this:
http://www.bcsnoticias.mx/gobierno-federal-simulo-rescate-de...
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Mula
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The above links is about COMONDU and what was happening Friday.
We gave the farm worker 15 pesos and were given a bag of 4 beautiful beefsteak tomatoes.
What a surprise.
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chuckie
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Location: Kansas Prairies
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I am in San Quintin now, at Motel Chavez....Big crowd across the street being bullhorned by someone, not Billy Graham. Aside from the center divider
being busted and some extra red barricades pretty normal...Lotsa cops....chilly
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bajabuddha
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Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  | | I am in San Quintin now, at Motel Chavez....Big crowd across the street being bullhorned by someone, not Billy Graham. Aside from the center divider
being busted and some extra red barricades pretty normal...Lotsa cops....chilly |
Con quidado, amigo... we'll have a martini for you right now to help calm your nerves. Maybe the guy with the bullhorn is Ted Cruz promising to
abolish the Mexican IRS for them... 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: Originally posted by chuckie | | I am in San Quintin now, at Motel Chavez....Big crowd across the street being bullhorned by someone, not Billy Graham. Aside from the center divider
being busted and some extra red barricades pretty normal...Lotsa cops....chilly |
Your bad for staying there what with so many better choices in the area.
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chuckie
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Go worry about bridges....I have been staying at the Chavez on my way back and forth for many years...Your bad for thinking you know of a better
choice...
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shari
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Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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chuckie, chuckie, chuckie....serves you right for not waiting another day for an experienced road warrior co-pilot! :
hey if you get stuck there, maybe I will catch up to ya.
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chuckie
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Location: Kansas Prairies
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Quiet nite, I'll be on the road as soon an my functions start to function..4:44 AM Raht naow..
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bajabuddha
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Last spring I spent my north-bound night just south of San Quintin, and thought i'd try the 0-dark-thirty run to get through town before the main
traffic hit. WRONG !!!! All of the worker's busses start about 4:30 - 5:00 a.m. to get them all to the fields at first light. It was the longest
run I've ever had to get past San Vincente. Musta been over 50 busses constantly pulling on, out and off the highway; no passing possible, just one
long slow caravan.
However, I don't think that'd be the problem at the moment, not too many workers headed for the fields today... but for those travelling through,
Buena Suerte. I feel for the workers; Mexican economy is in the terlet right now, and folks are hurting. But all it takes is one idiot and one beer.
BTW, a big shout-out to Baja Gringo for help and information in this week of confusion and worries. Again, for your area you've come through with
exemplary reporting of facts and happenings to Nomad travelers. I've emailed a few southern friends who don't follow the boards so word does get
around. You're a good man, Gunga Din. Thank you.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Lee
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha | Last spring I spent my north-bound night just south of San Quintin, and thought i'd try the 0-dark-thirty run to get through town before the main
traffic hit. WRONG !!!! All of the worker's busses start about 4:30 - 5:00 a.m. to get them all to the fields at first light. It was the longest
run I've ever had to get past San Vincente. Musta been over 50 busses constantly pulling on, out and off the highway; no passing possible, just one
long slow caravan.
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Stayed at the Villas SQ, headed N. in the dark. Tons of buses. Knew I had made a mistake. I'll head out later next time.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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BajaGringo
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Registered: 8-24-2006
Location: La Chorera
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All is calm today in the San Quintin Valley region and the gasoline/diesel delivery trucks are finally moving again. Fueling up for now should not be
an issue for those of you coming through on the long haul. Wednesday afternoon is the next scheduled meeting where the growers are expected to present
their answer to the representatives of the farm laborers. Thanks for all of your very kind messages of support.
Stay tuned amigos...
PS If you had any hotel/motel reservations made weeks ago, might be best to double check they are still available.
[Edited on 3-23-2015 by BajaGringo]
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SFandH
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Thanks for the on-site reporting.
Here's a short news clip:
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chuckie
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Location: Kansas Prairies
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I left SQ at 5AM this morning..There must be a curfew cuz there were NO people anywhere...In Vicente Guerrero, different story..large crowds of
protestors and lots of cops in riot gear....OXXOs all closed and shuttered....in one spot a bunch of people seated on the ground surrounded by
cops.....I was glad to get out of there....In Gila Bend Az now....
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