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Anyone up for Cantamar/Lobster Village on May 6th?

Ken Cooke - 4-18-2006 at 05:01 PM

John Vera is moving to Hawai'i for 3 years where he will be stationed in the US Marines. I decided to throw a party for the guy, and so we're gonna 'wheel our Jeeps on the sand dunes of Cantamar on Saturday May 6th from noon until around 4 p.m. Afterwards, we'll be heading to Lobster Village for dinner at Ortega's from 5 p.m. until around 8 p.m.

Since I'm throwing the party for John, I'm also covering his dinner expenses. If anyone who comes is interested in donating $3 towards his dinner, to help feed a soldier, they're more than welcome.

John Vera has participated in Pole Line Run #2 and #4, and he has a nice, built Jeep LJ. I'll include a few pics for people to see.
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Meeting Place: http://www.instant-mex-auto-insur.com/
[Instant Mexico Insurance Parking Lot] 223 Via De San Ysidro
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Meeting Time: 10 a.m. - Saturday May 6th, 2006
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Dunes: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
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Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Communications: ken@rubiconowners.com/(951) 255-1589
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John in Canyon Enmedio


David K - 4-19-2006 at 08:30 AM

Nice gesture Ken... how about an address where those who can't make it, could still contribute to this marine's day of fun before going back to duty?

Ken Cooke - 4-19-2006 at 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Nice gesture Ken... how about an address where those who can't make it, could still contribute to this marine's day of fun before going back to duty?


My mailing/home address is:

Ken Cooke
3666 Lila Street
Riverside, CA 92504

David K - 4-19-2006 at 05:26 PM

Thanks Ken, my donation (and a sticker) on its way. I hope he has a great meal and you all have a fun day four wheeling!

Did you realize that that is the date of the Pyramid Resort's booksigning event??? That is just a few miles south of Cantamar!!!

Ken Cooke - 4-19-2006 at 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Thanks Ken, my donation (and a sticker) on its way. I hope he has a great meal and you all have a fun day four wheeling!

Did you realize that that is the date of the Pyramid Resort's booksigning event??? That is just a few miles south of Cantamar!!!


As your emails read, "So much Baja, so little time..." :spingrin:

Hi Ken

Keri - 4-19-2006 at 08:12 PM

I thought I would personally invite you and your group to join us for Pyramid Resort's Booksigning and Wine tasting. We will have 14 Authors and 3 great wineries, Lot's of Nomads will be here also . I'm sure your young Marine would love to meet some true Baja people and we would love to thank him for all is is doing for us and give him a great send off. I'm sure we could take up a collection here to pay for all his dinner and drinks. He may like to take some of our books with him to remind him of Baja while he is away. Perhaps around 3:00 with your lungs filled with sand a glass of wine or a cold beer will sound real inviting . You can come sit on our beautiful deck overlooking the blue Pacific and make the rest of the folks jealous with your tall tales of the day, We are only 6 miles from Cantamar. Hope to see you there,k:yes::bounce::yes:

Ken Cooke - 4-19-2006 at 08:40 PM

This is beginning to sound like an offer we cannot refuse! :tumble::yes:

We will certainly pencil this event into our afternoon agenda. John Vera will be proud to attend and this will be a great sendoff for the guy.

Ken

Baja Bernie - 4-19-2006 at 09:06 PM

Honey added to the pot! Drag him by my table and he will walk away with both of my books and my thanks. I'm sure most of the other authors will do the same.

Ken Cooke - 4-20-2006 at 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by Baja Bernie
Honey added to the pot! Drag him by my table and he will walk away with both of my books and my thanks. I'm sure most of the other authors will do the same.


John just received this news today, and he felt speechless. He plans to attend with his son, Paige. His best friend Juan who is also a currently serving US Marine will also be there with his wife who will be visiting from their home in Salinas, CA. Thanks again, Bernie. These guys are real excited about the trip - especially your gratitude.

US Marine Juan Rayavaca of Salinas, CA:




US Marine John Vera of Chicago, Ill.:

Ken/John

Baja Bernie - 4-20-2006 at 07:50 PM

I have been sending my books,cards, and a bunch of other stuff to Iraq for our heros for a long time. I also contribute to Save our American Heros because that is the least I can do.
I would be honored to grab and hug one of these guys before he he heads out. My privilege big time!

See you there. I even got some other collectible books that will go to the guy---Sorry they were going to be door prices, but this is far more important.

Ken Cooke - 4-22-2006 at 11:01 PM

I just received a $10 bill for John's dinner compliments of Blythe Bait and Tackle - "The Masterbaiter". Hehehe :spingrin:

Yes, the bumpersticker does say, "Masterbaiter" on it!!

Ken Cooke - 5-1-2006 at 09:16 PM

Thanks to Mexray for additional cash towards John Vera's dinner in Puerto Nuevo, and a whole slew of "Baja Time" oval stickers for the guys! Thanks again, Mexray!

Ken Cooke - 5-8-2006 at 06:08 PM

It was a great run, and a great day overall. John Vera said that he will really miss such a great place that he was just getting to know! :(

Everyone will miss John and his family. Here are a few photos from our going away trip for him...