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MATOMI NOMAD TRIP, PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND

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Gadget - 2-2-2008 at 09:46 PM

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Originally posted by Bajaboy
Found out that we have Bajababy :bounce: on the way so we'll be visiting family that weekend. Have a great trip.

Zac


Way to go Bajaboy and Bajagirl :bounce::bounce:

Bajaboy - 2-2-2008 at 10:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gadget
Quote:
Originally posted by Bajaboy
Found out that we have Bajababy :bounce: on the way so we'll be visiting family that weekend. Have a great trip.

Zac


Way to go Bajaboy and Bajagirl :bounce::bounce:


Gracias!! This will be a 4th generation Baja adventurer.

Zac

BAJACAT - 2-2-2008 at 11:01 PM

Gadget Im leaving saturday morning,what time are you living,maybe we can caravan,are you driving in this side (usa)to Calexico and then to Mexicali.? let me know. I have my stuff ready, the only thing Im debating, is should I take my Gas cans, since we are going to be riding closed to town.

BAJACAT - 2-2-2008 at 11:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajaboy
Quote:
Originally posted by Gadget
Quote:
Originally posted by Bajaboy
Found out that we have Bajababy :bounce: on the way so we'll be visiting family that weekend. Have a great trip.

Zac


Way to go Bajaboy and Bajagirl :bounce::bounce:


Gracias!! This will be a 4th generation Baja adventurer.

Zac
Congrats. Bajaboy,just what baja needs, A four generation, Bajanomad.Family is firts.

Gadget - 2-3-2008 at 01:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
Gadget Im leaving saturday morning,what time are you living,maybe we can caravan,are you driving in this side (usa)to Calexico and then to Mexicali.? let me know. I have my stuff ready, the only thing Im debating, is should I take my Gas cans, since we are going to be riding closed to town.


Go to your U2U El Gato

Gadget - 2-3-2008 at 02:42 PM

Carravan info for Saturday departure from San Diego
7:30AM meet at the El Cajon Trolley station at the Main street exit off I8 eastbound.
Turn right at btm of ramp
Turn right on Marshall
Turn right into Trolley parking
Look for the people who will be having the most fun over the weekend, Nomads
We saddle up at 7:45 sharp, so if you miss us, track us down on the road.
Also for any of you lead foots, you are more than welcome to hoof it on down to SF. I will have GSB on a trailer so it will be slow going at some points staying with me.
Sign on here and U2U me and we'll share phone #s

Felicidades, Bajaboy and girl!!!

El Camote - 2-3-2008 at 07:47 PM

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Gracias!! This will be a 4th generation Baja adventurer.

Zac



Mucho Congrats, Zac and Tracy !!! :bounce::tumble::spingrin:
There is great celebration in our village on your joyful news.


Looks like you'll soon be enjoying a little Baja fresh heir. :lol:

Oh, BTW, from personal experience, if there's ANYTHING you've been putting off but meaning to get done, started, accomplished, considered or planned, get it done in the next 6 months! :o

Congratulations Zac and Tracy!

David K - 2-4-2008 at 10:21 AM

Yes indeed... How exciting!

Everything (everything) changes when that new life enters this world... It really is wonderful!

Oh, and Baja is good for kids too! However, you may need to postpone trips until you are out of the diaper stage...

Listen to El Camote... He spent a week, in a van with my two kids back in 2001 and that still didn't scare him from becoming a father!!!

2001 Matomi Gang Trip

David K - 2-4-2008 at 10:33 AM

Amo Pescar, Mike Humfreville, Wild Bill, jeans, and Bajaboy (Zac) in this photo:




elgatoloco, my daughter Sarah (10), and El Camote:




Wild Bill, Jack (the wonder dog),
Jeans, Ellen, Baja Beach Barbie, Westy, Zac, Mexray, Baja Barb:



El Camote and David K:




Mike Humfreville (we really miss this man):

tajo - 2-4-2008 at 02:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
Should be nice to see Matomi and El Berrendo Canyon too.
[Edited on 12-18-2007 by BAJACAT]


Hi all Matomi travelers,
As I understand the excursion starts in the President's weekend February 16 ? I would be interesting to go but ratherto walk than to drive. In fact i drove already this Matomi road from El Parral through the narrow gates of the lower Matomi Canyon to the sea - all its ruffled tracks, loose boulders, and terrible sand - and it was not a pleasure for my old backbone. Walking is nicer.

I think that the Aqua Caliente canyon or El Barrendo Canyon would be good for an ascent to the rim of San Pedro Martir , and Matomi canyon for a descent. If I find a company for such an adventure I think that I can start from San Diego on Thursday afternoon.

tajo

PS "San Pedro Martir Travesia" from Aqua Caliente to the Mission San Pedro and Rancho San Antonio would be also great - but much more complicated.

Gadget - 2-4-2008 at 04:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tajo
Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
Should be nice to see Matomi and El Berrendo Canyon too.
[Edited on 12-18-2007 by BAJACAT]


Hi all Matomi travelers,
As I understand the excursion starts in the President's weekend February 16 ? I would be interesting to go but ratherto walk than to drive.


We may have to stop and let you catch up a little too often to make this very practicle over a 2.5 day weekend.

Hook - 2-4-2008 at 04:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tajo
Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
Should be nice to see Matomi and El Berrendo Canyon too.
[Edited on 12-18-2007 by BAJACAT]


Hi all Matomi travelers,
As I understand the excursion starts in the President's weekend February 16 ? I would be interesting to go but ratherto walk than to drive. In fact i drove already this Matomi road from El Parral through the narrow gates of the lower Matomi Canyon to the sea - all its ruffled tracks, loose boulders, and terrible sand - and it was not a pleasure for my old backbone. Walking is nicer.

I think that the Aqua Caliente canyon or El Barrendo Canyon would be good for an ascent to the rim of San Pedro Martir , and Matomi canyon for a descent. If I find a company for such an adventure I think that I can start from San Diego on Thursday afternoon.

tajo

PS "San Pedro Martir Travesia" from Aqua Caliente to the Mission San Pedro and Rancho San Antonio would be also great - but much more complicated.


You prepared for the possibility of snow? On the ground and possibly falling?

David K - 2-4-2008 at 04:37 PM

Yah, driving a group from Nuevo Mazatlan/ Bahia Santa Maria to Agua Caliente Canyon then Matomi and back in one day will be 'just' possible if the photo stops are brief. Walking this 100 mile day trip would take a few more days!

BAJACAT - 2-4-2008 at 05:18 PM

So many places what to do?..I trust the guiding skills of our fellow leader Gadget..

BajaWarrior - 2-4-2008 at 06:27 PM

It is exactly 100 miles from my door at Santa Maria, south to Matomi wash, then out to the Rancho. Took us about 8 hours round trip which included many stops, a swim in the pond, and a long lunch, oh ya, a flat tire too.

David K - 2-4-2008 at 06:44 PM

Here is one of the possible routes for Sunday:


Nuevo Mazatlan or Bahia Santa Maria:

Go to Hwy. 5 and to dirt road heading west near Km. 32 marker, just north of Nuevo Mazatlan road/ south of Mayma Rd. Set trip odometer to 0.0

4.3 Old Puertecitos Rd., turn south.

5.7 Azufre Wash (Caņada el Parral) Rd., turn west

6.4 Fork, go right for Valle Chico

30.3 Valle Chico Rd., left for Matomi, go right for Agua Caliente Canyon or Berrendo Canyon

33.8 Carricitos Jcn. (left for Berrendo 4.4 mi.), go right for Agua Caliente.

39.4 Agua Caliente ejido (Plan Nacional Agrario), turn left.

41.3 Enter Agua Caliente Canyon

45.2 Agua Caliente Hot Springs... Some hiking if road not through to springs.

Now, to go to Matomi and back to Hwy. 5:
Back track to Mile 30.3 above, and continue south to Matomi

60.1 Azufre Wash Jcn/ Valle Chico Rd.

68.6 Arroyo Matomi, turn right.

73.8 Rancho Matomi. Waterfall, pool down path from far side of corral.
Take Arroyo Matomi east all the way to Hwy. 5...

106 Hwy. 5, 10 mi. north of Puertecitos.

124 Nuevo Mazatlan.

If you don't go to Agua Caliente, subtract 30 miles.


Gadget - 2-4-2008 at 06:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Here is one of the possible routes for Sunday:


Nuevo Mazatlan or Bahia Santa Maria:

Go to Hwy. 5 and to dirt road heading west near Km. 32 marker, just north of Nuevo Mazatlan road/ south of Mayma Rd. Set trip odometer to 0.0

4.3 Old Puertecitos Rd., turn south.

5.7 Azufre Wash (Caņada el Parral) Rd., turn west

6.4 Fork, go right for Valle Chico

30.3 Valle Chico Rd., left for Matomi, go right for Agua Caliente Canyon or Berrendo Canyon

33.8 Carricitos Jcn. (left for Berrendo 4.4 mi.), go right for Agua Caliente.

39.4 Agua Caliente ejido (Plan Nacional Agrario), turn left.

41.3 Enter Agua Caliente Canyon

45.2 Agua Caliente Hot Springs... Some hiking if road not through to springs.

Now, to go to Matomi and back to Hwy. 5:
Back track to Mile 30.3 above, and continue south to Matomi

60.1 Azufre Wash Jcn/ Valle Chico Rd.

68.6 Arroyo Matomi, turn right.

73.8 Rancho Matomi. Waterfall, pool down path from far side of corral.
Take Arroyo Matomi east all the way to Hwy. 5...

106 Hwy. 5, 10 mi. north of Puertecitos.

124 Nuevo Mazatlan.

If you don't go to Agua Caliente, subtract 30 miles.




That's it right there. When we get to the west end of Azufre, we will reassess if we have time to take the right for Agua Caliente and then to Rancho Matomi and pools or one or the other. Time of day and majority rules will apply.

tajo - 2-4-2008 at 07:43 PM

No, I do not intend to do all 100 miles on foot - only a short loop from Rancho El Parral up El Barrendo Canyon or El Parral Canyon in direction of Matomi Peak ( or the next "mesa" peak of San Pedro Martir in the north direction ) - and to return along the well-known Matomi canyon - it can be about 25 miles in two and half days - Friday and Saturday and Sunday morning. Snow would be great ( no necessity to carry water !) but i do not believe in snow at the elevation lower than 5000.

tajo - 2-4-2008 at 08:36 PM

I started to search "El Barrendo" in our forum and found some info in the "Canyon La Esperanza report" - what an astonishment to see my name - I did not know that G. Jide described our excursion . There was posted a problem if La Esperanza had any palms. Unfortunately I checked last year that there are no palms - reall very strange, it is wide, flat in the lower part , with plenty of running water, willows and waterfalls - i descended all the canyon from the top to the last boulder - from where I roped down to the last puddle , and with a great astonishment I found myself in a place, where we were stopped with G. and Christopher. I did not expect that because La Esperanza in the upper part is gigantic - and it is quite narrow at the blocking boulder , so I was afraid that the canyon described by "jide" is too small to be La Esperanza. In fact it was ! I will post my Esperanza photos later on in the "Canyon La Esperanza report" thread.
And the report of David and G. Jide about El Barrendo with thousands of palms makes me still more curious to explore that canyon up to the top.

[Edited on 2008-2-5 by tajo]

docsmom - 2-4-2008 at 08:42 PM

Congrats Bajaboy & Bajagirl! You're about to begin the adventure of your life...........
Enjoy!
Docsmom.

Gadget - 2-4-2008 at 08:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tajo
I started to check "El Barrendo" in our forum and found some info in the "Canyon La Esperanza report" - I will post my Esperanza photos later on in the "Canyon La Esperanza report" thread.


Yes Tajo, please do. We still have some business to conclude on this trail ride and it's getting a bit cluttered.
We are hoping that more Baja Offroaders will sign on by checking out this thread, and can figure out what it's about.

Sounds like you do some serious foot travel around Baja, I'm very impressed.

Berrendo Canyon

David K - 2-5-2008 at 10:21 AM

I was so impressed with Berrendo when Jide and I went there in 2004, I took Baja Angel there in 2006: http://vivabaja.com/106/page3.html

There is a mile hike from where the road ends to the giant boulder grotto... more blue palms than most other canyons...

Here is the grotto and giant boulder behind me:



If you guys decide to do Berrendo instead of Agua Caliente, then the drive is 12 miles shorter (round trip)... However, you will have a mile walk for sure... where as Agua Caliente might have a road all the way to the springs now...

Photos also at Shell Island, BajaRob's place, Sulfur Mine, Parral/Azufre Wash and Berrendo at http://vivabaja.com/106

Gadget - 2-6-2008 at 10:05 AM

OK EVERYONE,

Only 10 days until our trail ride

So far we have attending commitments from:
BajaCat
BajaWarrior
SquareCircle
Gadget
Neal Johns

Who else?

Hear is our firm plan: (until it gets changed) :D
Head for SF on Saturday AM. Carravan leaves El Cajon Trolley station at Main and Marshall at 7:45 AM if you are interested.

Arrive at BajaWarrior house south of town, turn at entrance drive for Playa Santa Maria, turn left at end of drive to Chucks house. Too easy!

Saturday is open, do what you want.

Chuck has offered to host a BBQ on Saturday. Bring what you want to grill and drinks. Any special sides you are famous for also. He will have Shrimp and we will all pitch in for that. We should start fiesta by dusk.

Sunday up at day break for cruise out Azufre wash / El Parral, explore Agua Calliente, Ranch Matomi Oasis or both, back down Matomi wash. Any one is welcome to join us. Speeds will be so all can keep up and enjoy the scenery ( no I will not drive off and leave everyone ). 4wd, good tires etc are recommended. Refer to body of this thread for info.

Sunday evening, dinner in town at your favorite location, I enjoy supporting the local economy, back to BWs place to tell lies until when ever.

Monday, head for the border of your choice when you feel like it.

Of course all of this is subject to change once the group is together.

Please U2U me if you are not on the above list and will be going so I can get the info to Chuck for the Shrimp purchase. Leave contact info also

Thanks everyone

Chelo's, Km. 35

David K - 2-6-2008 at 10:09 AM

Local economy... confirm if Chelo's or Marina's will be open for dinner in Ejido Delicias, just 4 kms. south of the Bahia Santa Maria road... Great food!















[Edited on 2-6-2008 by David K]

Marina's (just west of Chelo's)

David K - 2-6-2008 at 10:26 AM




tajo - 2-6-2008 at 03:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gadget
OK EVERYONE,

Only 10 days until our trail ride
So far we have attending commitments from:
BajaCat
BajaWarrior
SquareCircle
Gadget
Neal Johns

Who else?


i think i could join with pleasure if you take me back on Sunday from Matomi ranch to El Parral ranch, where i want to leave my x-terra on Friday morning. But if you do not like - that's OK - do not bother about it. Saludos, tajo

[Edited on 2008-2-6 by tajo]

Gadget - 2-6-2008 at 04:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tajo
Quote:
Originally posted by Gadget
OK EVERYONE,

Only 10 days until our trail ride
So far we have attending commitments from:
BajaCat
BajaWarrior
SquareCircle
Gadget
Neal Johns

Who else?


i think i could join with pleasure if you take me back on Sunday from Matomi ranch to El Parral ranch, where i want to leave my x-terra on Friday morning. But if you do not like - that's OK - do not bother about it. Saludos, tajo

[Edited on 2008-2-6 by tajo]


My 2 seater rig is full, can't speak for others. That would entail leaving the group heading East down Matomi. Meet us at BajaWarriors place on Saturday and see what happens.

BAJACAT - 2-6-2008 at 09:40 PM

Do we have any idea in how many girls are going,my wife is having second thoughts.she thinks is going to be a guys weekend...
Im ready,got my portable air comp.out,my recovery stuff,two spares, A empty cooler that will be full of Pacificos or any mexican beer that i can get my hands on.Im up to return on Monday morning.
I want to take this time to thank Gadget,for helping me set this trip up.I didn't Have any idea on how to organize it, So my hat comes off for him.Thanks to all the nomads that want to have some fun and at the same time meet fellow nomads,there is afew events where you can meet Nomas that we should take advantage of any events coming.I t so different when you share Baja with friends than by your self.


[Edited on 2-7-2008 by BAJACAT]

bajaguy - 2-6-2008 at 09:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
Thanks to all the nomads that want to have some fun and at the same time meet fellow nomads,there is afew events where you can meet Nomas that we should take advantage of any events coming.I t so different when you share Baja with friends than by your self.
[Edited on 2-7-2008 by BAJACAT]




If you want to meet more Nomads, don't forget the Nomads Golf Tournament, April 5 at the Baja Country Club in Ensenada. See the post on the BN board.

BAJACAT - 2-6-2008 at 10:05 PM

Can a Non-golfer Bajanomad attend this event, I don't play golf.It's not in my mexican genes.:spingrin:

bajaguy - 2-6-2008 at 10:08 PM

You are more than welcome CAT. It's an event for all Nomads

BajaWarrior - 2-6-2008 at 10:17 PM

BAJACAT,

Mrs. BajaWarrior and Mrs. Gadget for sure. Bring Mrs. BAJACAT

BAJACAT - 2-6-2008 at 10:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaWarrior
BAJACAT,

Mrs. BajaWarrior and Mrs. Gadget for sure. Bring Mrs. BAJACAT

Quote:

Will do Chuck,see you guys there.And rember you promisse to take us to Shell island

TRIP MAP: MATOMI 2008

David K - 2-7-2008 at 08:50 AM

I made up a map of the area using topos and adding roads that were not in the topo and adding the milages along roads that I have traveled, some of them will be utilized for Matomi 2008.

Because Baja Nomad requires images under 50 kbs, this map you see is not easy to use... So, please u2u me with your email address if you want a HIGH resolution of this map!

The map is posted on the Baja Off Road Forum, because there is no 'browse' feature on this forum...

Click here to see map: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=29718
[Edited on 2-7-2008 by David K]

[Edited on 2-7-2008 by David K]

Gadget - 2-7-2008 at 12:03 PM

PARTICIPANT LIST UPDATE

BajaWarrior & Mrs.
BajaCat & Mrs.
TacoFelix & Mrs.
Neal Johns
Stan Sholik & Mrs.
SquareCircle
Gadget & Baja Leti
Tajo (maybe)

Going to be great fun folks! Who else???

Looks like some fine Baja ladies need Nomad handles?? :bounce:

Now we need a Baja offroader gal and her rig and we really got something going on here. Ladies???

Gadget - 2-7-2008 at 12:29 PM

I forgot to mention, as the BajaWarriors have 3 kids, that kids are of corse welcome.

We were hoping our son and girl friend would be able to come but both are committed at work over that weekend.

If you are, please U2U me so I can get head count info to BW for the shrimp.

Thanks

fdt - 2-7-2008 at 12:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
It's not in my mexican genes.:spingrin:

Jalisco no te rajes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorena_Ochoa

bajalou - 2-7-2008 at 09:16 PM

I plan on meeting up with the group in Valle Chico and think a couple other Nomads will be with me. This saves a bunch of early travel for us from Norht of San Felipe. I monitor Marine 74 when I'm in the house in SF. Not sure if the wife will be with me but I'm sure there will be other women exploring with us that day.

Gadget - 2-7-2008 at 10:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalou
I plan on meeting up with the group in Valle Chico and think a couple other Nomads will be with me. This saves a bunch of early travel for us from Norht of San Felipe. I monitor Marine 74 when I'm in the house in SF. Not sure if the wife will be with me but I'm sure there will be other women exploring with us that day.


That's great Bajalou,

You all are certainly welcome to come join us for our surf and turf BBQ Saturday evening if you're in town. See previous posts for the scoop on that.

bajalou - 2-7-2008 at 10:48 PM

Thanks for the invite - I've missed a bunch of posts as I've been traveling with VERY limited internet access (and very slow). I'll see if I can make that alos.

BajaWarrior - 2-8-2008 at 02:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gadget
I forgot to mention, as the BajaWarriors have 3 kids, that kids are of corse welcome.

We were hoping our son and girl friend would be able to come but both are committed at work over that weekend.

If you are, please U2U me so I can get head count info to BW for the shrimp.

Thanks


Gadget,

Dont worry about a head count for the Shrimp, I was going to get just a kilo as a side dish to the main course.

We're heading out in an hour, adios amigos!

7 MORE DAYS,

BAJACAT - 2-8-2008 at 09:43 PM

I can wait, my truck is ready,family is ready,looking foward to meet some great nomads,and to savor on some SF shirmp..
Bajawarrior,here we come all the way from Nasty city,sorry I meant to say National City.:lol::lol::lol:

I'm in

BajaRob - 2-9-2008 at 07:42 AM

if I can find someone to take fuel in. We just finished 2800 miles of Baja "highway" and I am ready to hit the dirt. We are located about 40 houses north of Chuck and also have some room for those that need to leave something behind. Our place is # 13 in Campo San Carlos just north of Playa Hermosa where Chuck is. All are welcome to come by.
My contact info is:
rbn@jps.net
760-554-7977
011 52 1 686 111 0242
U2U

[Edited on 2-9-2008 by BajaRob]

David K - 2-9-2008 at 08:39 AM

Look for new Nomad 'steekers' (Michael) who may join you guys Sunday with his m/c, coming down from El Dorado Ranch.

Have a great time amigos... take lots of photos to show us later!

Gadget - 2-9-2008 at 01:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gadget
PARTICIPANT LIST UPDATE

BajaWarrior & Mrs.
BajaCat & Mrs.
TacoFelix & Mrs.
Neal Johns
Stan Sholik & Mrs.
SquareCircle
Gadget & Baja Leti
Tajo (maybe)

Going to be great fun folks! Who else???

Looks like some fine Baja ladies need Nomad handles?? :bounce:

Now we need a Baja offroader gal and her rig and we really got something going on here. Ladies???


NEW ADDITIONS

BajaRob
Steekerz
BajaLou with Nomad possy in tow

Still looking for that Nomadess and her rig!

David

BajaRob - 2-9-2008 at 05:38 PM

Please check your U2U. I think it could work

BAJACAT - 2-9-2008 at 07:35 PM

Chuck, I more KILO of shrimp please!!!, more nomads are coming, still time guys,last minute Nomads are welcome...

bajalou - 2-9-2008 at 08:34 PM

Talked to Nomad Bug and she wants to come (Was up there yesterday but ready to go back) but she has 2 families coming to visit and can't haul all of them on the trip. But if they cancel, she'll be there.

BAJACAT - 2-10-2008 at 12:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalou
Quote:

BAJALOU, how is the wheater, In SF right now?

Talked to Nomad Bug and she wants to come (Was up there yesterday but ready to go back) but she has 2 families coming to visit and can't haul all of them on the trip. But if they cancel, she'll be there.

bajalou - 2-10-2008 at 01:09 PM

Today warm - 78 on my patio at 12 noon. Getting great ! Was in the low 60's last night. I'm at 478ft elevation, about 2000 ft below Matomi Ranch.

BAJACAT - 2-10-2008 at 01:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalou:yes:
Quote:

Sounds great to me, looking foward for this weekend,and also the pleasure of meeting you,Bajalou..see you in SF..
:yes:
Today warm - 78 on my patio at 12 noon. Getting great ! Was in the low 60's last night. I'm at 478ft elevation, about 2000 ft below Matomi Ranch.

Gadget - 2-10-2008 at 03:39 PM

BajaWarrior is already down there and is not online.
He left some numbers on a previous post or contact me.

Shrimp will be intented as an appetizer.

If we all bring a little something on the side we will have a feast.
As an example, we are bringing one of those multi layered bean dip trays from Costco and a big bag of chips, along with Carne for us, to grill.

I have been trying to make contact with an Orphanage or Organization to make a charitable donation on Monday as we leave but have not had a reply from them yet. Plan is to ask everyone heading down to bring some items if they can. If I don't hear from them by Monday I am pulling the plug for this trip. We'll step up our game for next year and organize that sooner.

See you all soon!

Please add to list

BajaRob - 2-11-2008 at 07:05 AM

Jarhead, Joe Jones, Jerry Hewitt, and Alex Waters

[Edited on 2-11-2008 by BajaRob]

Two more

BajaRob - 2-11-2008 at 10:39 AM

in my posse, Dave Minney and Jim Avance

Gadget - 2-11-2008 at 01:06 PM

Copy that BajaRob. Will all of you be joining us for the BBQ? If so bring whatever you want to grill and a side or somthing if you can.

I have also been in contact with the rotary in San Felipe.
Kay has suggested that on such short notice the following items we may bring to donate.
A box with rice, beans cooking, oil, fruit for a family in need.
Pencils, crayons, spiral notebooks, erasers, rulers etc for kids.

The Rotary is having their monthly breakfast meeting in town on Monday morning and have invited us to attend. They will collect our donations and distribute them where most needed.

So Nomads, shall we step up our game a little? Please U2U me if you are in and we will see what happens. I know it is short notice but we still have this week and a short trip to Smart and Final or Target could make a big difference for someone.

One more

BajaRob - 2-11-2008 at 05:18 PM

John Curtis

BAJACAT - 2-11-2008 at 08:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gadget
Copy that BajaRob. Will all of you be joining us for the BBQ? If so bring whatever you want to grill and a side or somthing if you can.

I have also been in contact with the rotary in San Felipe.
Kay has suggested that on such short notice the following items we may bring to donate.
A box with rice, beans cooking, oil, fruit for a family in need.
Pencils, crayons, spiral notebooks, erasers, rulers etc for kids.

The Rotary is having their monthly breakfast meeting in town on Monday morning and have invited us to attend. They will collect our donations and distribute them where most needed.

So Nomads, shall we step up our game a little? Please U2U me if you are in and we will see what happens. I know it is short notice but we still have this week and a short trip to Smart and Final or Target could make a big difference for someone.
Gadget, if we do take some items for this people when do we deliver,I want to have a early start on Monday to hit the border,?i can take the school suplies.. if that helps.

Gadget - 2-11-2008 at 10:35 PM

I am having a hard time communicating with Kay with the Rotary. I ask a couple of questions and she only answers one back.

Here is what I know so far:
They have a small room for their breakfast and so she wants just one couple from our group to attend.
Leslie and I will go into town with our truck and make the donations on Nomads behalfs.
That way any of you that need to bolt early for the border can do so.

If you want to bring something down of the suggested items please do so. They will take all that we bring. We may choose to just drop it off and head out also.

THIS JUST IN TODAY: Prerunning for the San Felipe 250 may start this weekend. It could be busy out there. If this does turn out to be the case I will have to adjust our trail ride accordingly for safety concerns.

Thanks all you guys

BajaRob - 2-12-2008 at 08:00 AM

Si on BBQ. I am going to help Chuck set it up

3 more days, and counting.

BAJACAT - 2-12-2008 at 09:14 PM

will do Will,I can get some school suplies, no problem.

BAJACAT

BajaRob - 2-13-2008 at 09:43 AM

Jose------------Do you have room in the back of your truck for a can of fuel?

Gadget - 2-13-2008 at 11:46 AM

Is there anyone who is meeting at the Trolley station Sat AM? If not we are driving by.

Got a jones for Baja

Gadget - 2-13-2008 at 11:54 AM

Just off the phone with Score office.
Pre-running starts March 1st for the 250, so we will not have any issues with our trail ride course.

David K - 2-13-2008 at 06:13 PM

Gadget or BajaRob, let 'steekers' know that the Score map is still not online. FYI on race-dezert.com they said Sal Fish was in Matomi canyon today, as he called out on the sat phone from there. I would guess that they are using the route that they intended to use last year before the race was moved to Ensenada... Which means that the run in Azufre Wash and Matomi Wash will be the SAME direction as your tour caravan...

Of interest, saw some racer trailers heading north the past few days!

You guys have a great time... wish we could be there too!

bajalou - 2-13-2008 at 07:08 PM

Rumor has it (Tony T) that the route will be from Morelia Jct to Matomi on the roads, down Matomi, up Chanote and down Huatamote. Time will tell if the rumors are true or not.

BAJACAT - 2-13-2008 at 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by BajaRob
Quote:

From where to where,(fuel).

Jose------------Do you have room in the back of your truck for a can of fuel?

Bob H - 2-13-2008 at 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by Gadget
PARTICIPANT LIST UPDATE

BajaWarrior & Mrs.
BajaCat & Mrs.
TacoFelix & Mrs.
Neal Johns
Stan Sholik & Mrs.
SquareCircle
Gadget & Baja Leti
Tajo (maybe)

Going to be great fun folks! Who else???

Looks like some fine Baja ladies need Nomad handles?? :bounce:

Now we need a Baja offroader gal and her rig and we really got something going on here. Ladies???


Looks like a great group that's getting together for this offroad adventure. My wife Audrey and I enjoyed the trip four years ago. Bring warm clothes for night-time.

Audrey said to tell the girls "Please make sure you bring a sports bra for the offroading! You'll be glad you did!"

Have fun - can't wait to see the trip report. We just could not make it this year.
Bob H

bajalou - 2-13-2008 at 09:00 PM

Bajalou and probably another vehicle or two.

Gadget - 2-13-2008 at 10:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalou
Rumor has it (Tony T) that the route will be from Morelia Jct to Matomi on the roads, down Matomi, up Chanote and down Huatamote. Time will tell if the rumors are true or not.


Thats one of the 6 or so rumors I've heard. Not too concerned with the route other than I wanted to scout a couple of spots for our pit, but since the map will not be out yet, someone else will do it later.

My main concern was if pre-running was going to start this early and that we may be going backwards on course for part of our trail ride. Not the case so no worries.

Gadget - 2-13-2008 at 10:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
Quote:
Originally posted by BajaRob
Quote:

From where to where,(fuel).

Jose------------Do you have room in the back of your truck for a can of fuel?


From when he puts it in back of your truck til he dumps it in his bike would be my guess :spingrin:

Fuel

BajaRob - 2-14-2008 at 06:27 AM

I will need to re-load at Rancho Matomi

David K - 2-14-2008 at 07:46 AM

Steekers plans on joining you on his m/c, so please let him put a can in someone's pick up (BajaCat?)... Have fun... Don't forget to take good photos, specually of the hot springs if you get up there.

Saw The squarecircle (Roy) and Blanche last night at Discover Baja... they are not only ready to go... they may even continue south to work on La Turquesa Canyon, since Ken and those Jeeps didn't get anywhere in it!

[Edited on 2-14-2008 by David K]

bajalou - 2-14-2008 at 10:05 AM

Who left the door open?

52 this AM on my patio, now (9am) only 60 deg. What a change from 2-3 days ago.

Bring some warm clothes - unless you're from Canada, then just wear shorts.

David K - 2-14-2008 at 10:26 AM

It's raining lightly here in Oceanside today (started last night as a heavy drizzle)... They say it will dry out and be great through the weekend! Hope the same holds true for you guys!

Previous President's Day Weekends in San Felipe/ Nuevo Mazatlan:

In 2001, it was overcast on Saturday, but sunny on Sunday... okay temps.

In 2004, it was freezing cold both nights but sunny and nice both days.

In 2007, it was windy with okay temps.



[Edited on 2-14-2008 by David K]

Hook - 2-14-2008 at 12:36 PM

I think it's going to be pretty nice. The wind should lay down by Friday night.

Prediction: highs in the low 70s, lows, near the sea, in the upper 40s.

Hook - 2-15-2008 at 08:52 AM

ATTN MATOMI GROUP !!!!!

AS OF 7:30 THIS AM, I-8 IS STILL CLOSED EASTBOUND DUE TO SNOW.

Here is a link to check. Put I-8 in the blank.

If you get an internal error, try again. I think it's being deluged this AM. Many road closures in SD this AM.

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/

[Edited on 2-15-2008 by Hook]

Hook - 2-15-2008 at 11:45 AM

I-8 back open in both directions.

BAJACAT - 2-15-2008 at 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by BajaRob
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Ha, yes i will have room,no problem BajaRob

I will need to re-load at Rancho Matomi

BajaRob - 2-16-2008 at 05:55 AM

Thanks Jose, see you later today

BAJACAT - 2-16-2008 at 07:30 AM

It's 6:20 am in National City Ca, on a Saturday morning And Im steeping out the door as we speak,leaving to Matomi to meet a bunch of good people.Will be back , with all the pictures and all the goos stuff...

BAD ROADS =GOOD PEOPLE,GOOD ROADS= BAD PEOPLE

KEEP BAJA BUMPY, OH YEAHH

IM OUT OF HERE,SEE YAAAAA:bounce::tumble::bounce:

bajalou - 2-16-2008 at 08:35 AM

About 12 deg warmer this morning (at 630am) than yesterday - yesterday 49, today 60 so if it keeps up by Sunday should be just great. The Sierras behind Matomi and Agua Caliente were nice and white yesterday.

Bob H - 2-16-2008 at 10:08 AM

With all the rain we've had this year I am very interested to see how much water is flowing at Matomi right now. I imagine that the scenery will be outstanding! Could be a little muddy offroading out there too.
Bob H

bajalou - 2-16-2008 at 11:05 PM

A bunch of Nomads and a few others converged on BajaWarrior's place this afternoon and the gracious hose welcomed all to a great barbecue and potluck. Plans made for tomorrow's assault on Matomi.

David K - 2-17-2008 at 09:29 AM

Thanks Lou... I hope you all have a blast today!

Von - 2-17-2008 at 07:01 PM

I bet everyones haven a blast and freezin their butts off...so cool wish I was there.......got keep on workn away...........

bajalou - 2-18-2008 at 09:08 AM

Beautiful day- slight breeze which kept the dust down - just a great run with great people. I'll defer to others at this time for details.

Ditto

BajaRob - 2-18-2008 at 01:09 PM

BAJACAT - 2-18-2008 at 04:03 PM

My firts flat in Baja,Im glad it happend,in the company of great people.I had the pleasure of having Roy(squarecircle),help me put the spare on.
Details and pix coming soon,I need to recover,from holding the beer in my hand all day.
I want to thank our host,Chuck(BajaWarrior) and Chris(MRS BajaWarrior), for their hospitality.


We had a great time...

David K - 2-18-2008 at 04:14 PM

WONDERFUL!!!

elgatoloco - 2-18-2008 at 08:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BAJACAT
..............I need to recover,from holding the beer in my hand all day.............


Get a Ford, they come with cupholders. :P:biggrin:

David K - 2-18-2008 at 10:08 PM

Looking forward to the trip reports!!

Did Neal Johns and Taco Felix make it there too?

Yes

BajaRob - 2-19-2008 at 05:42 AM

on both.

David K - 2-19-2008 at 09:32 AM

How about each of you who was there tell us about it in your own words... I am sure every one had a special experience and those of us who couldn't be there would enjoy to read each of your stories! I am hoping it was a good trip?

Ok, I'll start

BajaRob - 2-19-2008 at 11:36 AM

Our mini group consisted of 5 quads and a 2 wheeler manned by mostly full timers from the South Campos. Collectively we had made 35-40 trips into the ranch usually spending a few nights camping there. Due to the speed differential, we led the way in with stops at each turn. It was a very pleasant trip with no mechanical nor tire issues. Jose was kind enough to haul fuel in for me. It was great to see Roy and Lou again and to meet Steekers, Neal and Taco Feliz. It was very pleasant on top and we had our lunch up there. We came out the wash and passed through Los Olivos and rode the beach to home.

steekers - 2-19-2008 at 12:04 PM

As a new member, I would like to thank DK, BajaCat, BajaLou, BajaWarrior and all the others for making this happen. It was very kind of BW(Chuck) to let us all stay the night. Lots of stories to share, for sure!

Unfortunately, myself and my friend didn't meet up with the group at Matomi ranch as we were blazing too fast. We were on motocycles and it was a challenge to keep the front tire tracking forward in the soft sand. In addition, I was on reserve fuel and needed to wait for my fuel truck (thanks BajaCat) who had a flat. A quad guy (name?) was very nice and splashed us some gas, just in case BajaCat didn't show up. While waiting at lower Matomi for the food and fuel, I climbed a small mountain to get better line of sight for the VHF radio. Awesome view of the San Fermin Valley. We left Matomi at the turnoff for the 08 SCORE race coming up on Mar15. have some good pics i will post soon. Again, thank you to all who participated.

If any of you can help pit for the race, let me know. I am 1212, a SCORE Lite VW-powered buggy.

Michael Bennett

Mike

BajaRob - 2-19-2008 at 12:17 PM

It was us that gave you a gallon of fuel. Please post the type of pit help that you need and where you need it.

steekers - 2-19-2008 at 12:35 PM

Thanks Rob! I knew it was your group, just could't remember the specific name of the quad owner. I should have gotten a pic of you carrying those white gallon jugs on your belt! Too funny. Thank you.

Looks like a good spot is where the course turns into Azufre. I will be heading down this Thurs. I have to pour 5 meters of concrete on Fri, then go down to your area on Sat/Sun. Will you be down there this weekend?

Too many Robs?

BajaRob - 2-19-2008 at 12:52 PM

The other Rob in our group was the 2 wheeler. I was on the yellow Polaris quad. We may be able to help. We leave for the Caribbean Saturday but will be back on March 8th.

[Edited on 2-19-2008 by BajaRob]

Gadget - 2-19-2008 at 03:51 PM

Do you want to start a new thread for photos and trip reports? This one is getting pretty big!

How bout NOMADS TO RANCHO MATOMI REPORT for a thread title?

I need to get my photos dumped into the puter and then I'll start on my report.

14 vehicles, 3 bikes, 5 quads, 28 people, 3 dogs.

A great trip!

David K - 2-19-2008 at 03:59 PM

I think just keeping it in one thread will be easier... there are plenty of threads bigger than this one... However, it is a Baja Events forum and not a Baja Trip Reports forum... Could go either way. Of course in this froum, there is no feature to post photos off the computer (no browse)... So maybe the Trip Reports forum would be better!!!???
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