BajaNomad - ¿What's in a Name?

¿What's in a Name?

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BajaNuts - 5-31-2009 at 09:08 PM

that's just it , Paula, all on the keyboard like qwerty.

but why would someone use that for their login name?

lurker, maybe????

I didn't get the "alice said damn fool go home---JK leave " in High school typing class. Did get qwerty...

[Edited on 6-1-2009 by BajaNuts]

El Camote - 5-31-2009 at 11:32 PM

El Camote means The Camote.

I called myself that in case other wannabe camotes came along they'd know I was "THE" Camote.

Well that's the short version anyway. :?:

David K - 6-1-2009 at 07:25 AM

Good answer!

sourdough - 6-1-2009 at 09:20 AM

My wife and I retired from the state of Alaska spending 20 years in the "bush". Longtime residents are known as sourdoughs, newbies are cheechakos.

pappy - 6-1-2009 at 01:59 PM

for years some of the guys(and gals) i went to baja with were a fair bit younger than me.they were many of the same folks i hung with back home, and since i was a "fair" bit older, they would call me pappy(sometimes grandpa). anyway, pappy it is-be it stateside or in baja.

bigboy - 6-1-2009 at 04:03 PM

I'm a big guy and in high school some of my friends called me Tiny and others called me Big Boy.

BooJumMan - 6-1-2009 at 07:04 PM

Hi!

I am fairly new here, I've been enjoying reading here as of late as I am finally able to venture into my favorite place in the world later this year, and catching up on the latest news through you all you guys and gals.

I've been a Baja addict since I was born. My parents took me ever since I was very young, and I've always enjoyed my fathers stories from back "in the day"...

At this young age, I remember my dad stopping and showing me my first boojum tree. I just thought it was the coolest thing ever. Since then, I've always had a fascination with them, and what other plant says "Baja" more than the Boojum tree?

I have a boojum tree that was a seedling when I collected it. (yes, I know its illegal now!!!) Its right outside my window and I look at it every day, counting down the days until I will see its cousins in their natural habitat.

The fascination with Baja and Boojums is very strong with me, and thus creating the name was a simple decision!

See you all around!

PS-- I like Cardon's as well as you can tell from my avatar

[Edited on 6-2-2009 by BooJumMan]

DENNIS - 6-1-2009 at 07:57 PM

Thanks, Booj......That was a nice entry into the world of BajaNomad. [although you've been here a while] Nice to see you here.

My Baja Nomad Name

Gypsy Jan - 6-1-2009 at 09:26 PM

Is part my mother's nickname for me and part (the first) a tribute to a great friend.

Gypsy was known as the "Divine Gypsy" and he wrote columns for the motorcycle mags for several years. About five years ago, when my husband was in Switzerland, he ran into a group of travelers picnicking in the park who knew all about him.

"Divine Gypsy", i.e., Mark Cohen, attended Cornell as a Engineering undergraduate and then transferred to Berkeley as a post graduate during the '60's.

During his time there, he discovered peace, love and alternative lifestyles and never looked back.

He was funny, loud and raucous and loved topless women, but never lost sight of his core values and he quit drinking when he realized he had gotten out of control.

His funeral was a full fledged biker event - more than 500 attendees from all over. (without being disrespectful, it resembled a cop's funeral - all the colors were flying).

His sister, a former district attorney, embraced (kind of)) his lifestyle choices and sent us a portion of his ashes to spread in Baja because he loved his time down here with us so much.

So, that is why I am Gypsy Jan.

[Edited on 6-2-2009 by Gypsy Jan]

[Edited on 6-2-2009 by Gypsy Jan]

David K - 6-1-2009 at 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BooJumMan
Hi!

I am fairly new here, I've been enjoying reading here as of late as I am finally able to venture into my favorite place in the world later this year, and catching up on the latest news through you all you guys and gals.

I've been a Baja addict since I was born. My parents took me ever since I was very young, and I've always enjoyed my fathers stories from back "in the day"...

At this young age, I remember my dad stopping and showing me my first boojum tree. I just thought it was the coolest thing ever. Since then, I've always had a fascination with them, and what other plant says "Baja" more than the Boojum tree?

[Edited on 6-2-2009 by BooJumMan]

Very cool! I have the same affection for boojum trees as you do! Sounds like your dad introduced you to Baja like my dad did... and I have since introduced my son and daughter to Baja!

Somebody took a photo of me kissing a boojum after our hike to Tinaja de Yunay, in 2001:

BooJumMan - 6-2-2009 at 07:02 PM

hahah! That is certainly a beautiful boojum!

ibannie - 6-2-2009 at 07:47 PM

I be Annie = ibannie........ you be Jack/John/Kate or whoever

It came to me after multiply tries of trying to find a screen name for a new email a good while ago. Last name = Baggett which is why blog is bajabaggs.blogspot.com

I am still re-living our month in Baja through a gazillion photos till we can get down there again.

Loved this topic - one can normally figure out a little about the person by their user name. :yes:

DENNIS - 6-2-2009 at 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ibannie
I be Annie = ibannie........

Very cool and clever. Thanks.

Tell us about your location. It has me wondering.

[Edited on 6-3-2009 by DENNIS]

bacquito - 6-2-2009 at 08:23 PM

My name is Roger and bacquito is the name of our dog who died three years ago.

ibannie - 6-2-2009 at 08:28 PM

Quote:

Born in Swaziland, got older in South Africa, aged in Tennessee, perfected in Baja!

I be Annie = ibannie........

Very cool and clever. Thanks.

Tell us about your location. It has me wondering.

[Edited on 6-3-2009 by DENNIS]

[Edited on 6-3-2009 by ibannie]

DENNIS - 6-2-2009 at 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bacquito
My name is Roger and bacquito is the name of our dog who died three years ago.

It's never too late to say a prayer for a good dog so, I'm doing that now. DEP

DENNIS - 6-2-2009 at 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ibannie
Born in Swaziland, got older in South Africa, aged in Tennessee, perfected in Baja!

I be Annie = ibannie........

I'm liking you more and more. :tumble:

David K - 6-3-2009 at 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BooJumMan
hahah! That is certainly a beautiful boojum!

I only kiss the pretty ones! :lol:

bajamigo - 6-3-2009 at 02:05 PM

Forgot to comment on my own handle, which I guess is fairly obvious. Now that I've been in Baja for a few years, I realize that technically "bajamigo" means "low friend." (Glad I didn't choose "baja vida" or "baja inteligencia" or something like that.) Wouldn't mind changing the handle, but I understand I would be relegated to newbie status if I did that.

[Edited on 6-3-2009 by bajamigo]

Neal Johns - 6-3-2009 at 02:17 PM

El Camote,
The long version is that you are a big chicken - or maybe a small pullet. :rolleyes:

BMG - 6-3-2009 at 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ibannie

aged in Tennessee, perfected in Baja!

Rumor has it that Tennessee is the place to age things to perfection.

Or is that only in Lynchburg?

BaHopper - 6-3-2009 at 02:58 PM

Not much creativity in my screen name.
I have been camping in Baja for the last 15 years. Because my last name is Hopper, One friend who camps with us started calling me Bahopper.

BMG - 6-3-2009 at 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BaHopper

Not much creativity in my screen name.

I have been camping in Baja for the last 15 years. Because my last name is Hopper, One friend who camps with us started calling me Bahopper.

Hey Dennis, lots of creativity in that name.

Welcome to Nomads.

woody with a view - 6-3-2009 at 03:44 PM

i work on the ob-gyn wing at a local hospital!!!