BajaNomad

Need suggestions for Mom

AcuDoc - 8-7-2006 at 06:42 PM

Took Mom to Baja a few years ago and now she is thinking of moving there for 2 months out of the year (Jan-Feb) to get out of the cold. She was thinking of Ensenada as its close to the border if she need to go to San Diego to the hospital or something w/medicare.
Not sure how I feel about Ensenada. Is it safe enough for mom on her own?
I thought maybe San Felipe although I've never been there and could use your thoughts. How about Tecate? I also have not been to San Carlos on the mainland but heard there is a great gringo community and its close enough to the border I guess.
What are the costs of these areas for rent etc. Also any other plces that you might have in mind. I thought Loreto but she doesn't want to have to fly out so it narrows things.
If I could talk her into flying Loreto or La Paz would be great.
thanks in advance
ps mom doesn't drive so she'll be using taxi's and the bus

Another thought for Mom

AcuDoc - 8-7-2006 at 06:51 PM

Anyone want a room-mate for Jan-Feb. in Baja? Haven't talked to her about that but maybe it might be something she/you would be interested in.
She has been an artist for many years and is now writing a couple books. Smart, intelligent, good natured.
Just a thought.

longlegsinlapaz - 8-7-2006 at 07:47 PM

While you gave a lot of info....you might have left out a lot that could be the deciding factor on Mom rooming with someone.....Age? Health? Physical limitations? Dietary restrictions? Smoker? Drinker? Brings men home? <<:lol:

bajabound2005 - 8-7-2006 at 09:13 PM

How old is she plus all the ? longlegs asked....if she wants to come Ensenada way, we can direct you some. We are about 15 miles south of Ensenada and picked this area for many reasons. Hubby has heart condition and we want EZ access to the US of A for medical care and some things you just can't buy here! We only go maybe every 3 months tops, but we make that our "luxury" couple of days! Next Que is what can she afford per month for rent? BTW, Ensenada is hardly "warm" in the winter but it would beat the heck our of an Idaho winter!

Sallysouth - 8-7-2006 at 09:40 PM

Geez Bajabound, It is difficult to read your posts/responses with that hyper avatar! Not saying it isn't cool, but gadzooks! Punta Banda/ Estero area is within a comfort zone for the not so young, and has all the amenities, hospitals, docs, etc.Loreto is way to far out of the "comfort zone" for someone who may need to be close to medical/specialised/services for your Mom, Acudoc. JMHO. Good to see you again! (bet I will get slammed for this):smug:

AcuDoc - 8-7-2006 at 09:46 PM

She is 70 years old and in good health. Just wants to be close to US just "in case". No real limitations. Maybe can't walk long distances anymore but for every day situations shes fine. No dietary restrictions and is a non smoker and non-drinker.
A couple years ago I took her to Baja for 3 weeks cuz she wanted to see what I've been doing for 18 years. We hit Ensenada, BOLA, Mulege, Loreto, La Paz, La Ventana and a nite in Cabo. It was her 68th birthday and she quit smoking cold turkey after 54 years! Still not a puff. Like I said she is not a drinker but did like a margarita or two when we traveled. Other then that I can't remember the last time she had any alcohol.
She is thinking Ensenada for the same reasons as bajabound as far as location. Cuz she doesn't drive and I was just worried about the safety factor of living there by herself.
If someone has a room for rent or wants a roommate for that time period I think they would find she is a great person, truely. Like I said I haven't mentioned that to her but think she and you, whoever you are, would be very happy. Or maybe just a couple friends to show her the ropes if she had her own place. She is just looking to become a snowbird 2-3 months a year. Not sure what she can afford but she is on a limited income.
As far as the weather we are from Laguna Beach for the last 35+ years so she knows what to expect as far as that goes for they are about the same. She has recently moved to Kansas City, MO. for a change a pace, to spend time with some friends and to write a couple books.
I live in Idaho and get to Baja a couple times a year for 4-6 weeks at a shot. Alot of people here, on Allcoast and the old vag boards have known me for many years and think I have a good rep.
Thanks again for all the help

bajabound2005 - 8-7-2006 at 10:07 PM

Acudoc - check your u2u

AcuDoc - 8-7-2006 at 10:34 PM

nothing there from you

bajabound2005 - 8-7-2006 at 10:41 PM

check again

AcuDoc - 8-7-2006 at 11:55 PM

got it and fowarded it off. will be in touch - thanks

AcuDoc - 8-8-2006 at 05:17 PM

Mom's ad about herself and she is looking for:
Youthful, energetic seventy year old mom with no medical or dietary problems, non-smoker, non-driner desires a studio-type accomondation or room and bath in a private home. Artist and teacher for 35 years. Currently writing a book on mysticism and desires to learn Spanish while there. Needs to be within short walking distance of markets, small restaurants, etc. or easy bus access.. Limited income - $600 a month tops. Needs location close to border for the US access and temperate weather.

Cincodemayo - 8-8-2006 at 05:30 PM

AcuDoc...small world! I'm from Laguna Beach and lived there for 15 years...
77-92 and we bought our house there from Doc henderson who built a beautiful house in Ketchum.

AcuDoc - 8-8-2006 at 05:51 PM

I grew up in laguna class of 72. Everyone in my family except my parents, everyone in my ex-wifes family (still great friends) excpet her parents including our son and our niece is there now all graduated from Laguna Beach High. My grandkids start the school system this fall.
My ex's owned and just sold the Royal Hawiian Restaurant after 67 years.

AcuDoc - 8-8-2006 at 05:52 PM

Are you in Ketchum now? I live in east fork.

Cincodemayo - 8-8-2006 at 06:05 PM

AcuDoc...I graduated from Downey High in 73 but had been going to Laguna since the early 60's when the greeter was at the pottery Shack.
I'm up in the Seattle area now since 92. Had many a great Mai Tai at the Royal Hawaiian and great dinners too...I was with the Fire Dept there from 80-92 with the reserves...was a landscape contrator too in Emerald Bay, Irvine Cove and Monarch Bay as well as all over town. Great City.

David K - 8-8-2006 at 06:34 PM

I remember 'the Greeter', in the 60's... His job was duplicated by San Felipe's Clam Man in the 70's!

Why not TJ?

Dave - 8-8-2006 at 06:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by AcuDoc
Mom's ad about herself and she is looking for:
Youthful, energetic seventy year old mom with no medical or dietary problems, non-smoker, non-driner desires a studio-type accomondation or room and bath in a private home. Artist and teacher for 35 years. Currently writing a book on mysticism and desires to learn Spanish while there. Needs to be within short walking distance of markets, small restaurants, etc. or easy bus access.. Limited income - $600 a month tops. Needs location close to border for the US access and temperate weather.


For her, Tijuana would be close to perfect. Excellent transportation system, vibrant artist community, culture, great restaurants/markets. And I'm confident she could find accomodations in a nice neighborhood that fits her budget.

bajalou - 8-8-2006 at 07:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
I remember 'the Greeter', in the 60's... His job was duplicated by San Felipe's Clam Man in the 70's!


I believe that he was Greg Neiman's father from conversations I had with Greg some years ago.

David K - 8-8-2006 at 08:12 PM

I will email Greg and find out!

AcuDoc - 8-8-2006 at 10:16 PM

Eiler Larson was the Laguna "greeter". I cooked at the Jolly Roger when I was in High school and he was able to eat there for free. So used to cook his dinner often.
Also Ozzy and Harriet Nelson and the family used to come in so cooked their dinners most Monday nights. Years later I was a photojouranlist in OC and covered pro sports, travel and rock and roll. I covered Ricky Nelson a few times and reminded him of the "Monday dinners". We both had a good laugh over it.
CINCO had a childhood friend I think ended up graduating from Downey. It would have been in 72...Mike Rose

AmoPescar - 8-8-2006 at 11:54 PM

Cincodemayo,

Check your U2U for a message.

:yes:

Cincodemayo - 8-9-2006 at 09:14 AM

Miguel...got it thanks....Check yours!

AcuDoc...You'd have to know John Lara the cartoonist and town clown then? Mike Rose sounds familiar but it was looooong ago! I used to deliver plants to Mrs. Nelson down at their house in Lagunita...She had a great little green convertible mercedes as well as a killer house on the bluff above one of the best bodysurfing beaches at Blue Lagoon...

AcuDoc - 8-10-2006 at 09:14 AM

I knew John really well. We went to school together and he was a year younger. Used to do alot of body surfing at main beach together. Another friend of our Steve Covern used to run the surf mat shop (it was before boogie boards) and we got them for free.
Heard a few years ago John had some bad luck and isn't doing well. Can't remember the details.

I am from Laguna also

Keri - 8-10-2006 at 09:28 AM

1966-1994. Both my kids graduated Laguna High. We lived in Arch Beach heights and South Laguna. My grandmother used to take us to The JR for Sunday breakfast when I was a kid. . Great place. I.m sure e must have crossed paths at sometime,k

Cincodemayo - 8-10-2006 at 10:14 AM

Dang...small world it is! You guys surely must know Ken Auster also. He had many of his surfing paintings in the Chart House Restaurants and well known with the original surfing world. Had many a shirt silkscreened by him! I'm sure we could go on and on about all in Laguna since it was such a special place to live and work!

Kari....the ex and I had the house on Catalina Street between Legion St and El Camino....the one with all the palms and staghorn ferns all over the house...It was the dentists home Dr. Henderson when we bought it in 1988 and sold it in 92 to move up to the Kitsap area in PNW.

bigboy - 8-10-2006 at 11:18 AM

I've lived in Laguna off and on since 1967. I now live in Capo Beach.

I also know John Lara.......last time I saw him was a couple of years ago at Dana Point harbor. He has some form of nerve damage that is turning him into a old man. Sad to see him in this state. In the 80's he was a fixture in the Saloon and the Sand Piper. He always had some tall tails to talk about.

acudoc

sylens - 8-10-2006 at 11:30 AM

please check your u2u

Cincodemayo - 8-10-2006 at 11:53 AM

Bigboy...that's sad about Lara as we had some great times.