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Baja Nomad - I can't believe how long it has been.

Packoderm - 4-27-2007 at 09:45 PM

It seems like only yesterday that the blue font and grid lines of Baja Nomad seemed so new. Just tonight I stumbled onto the Member's List, and I see that it has been about 4 1/2 years since I joined up (member #82 out of the total of 4257 members listed as of today). Exploring the Member's List has proved to be pretty interesting. I see prominent members who have posted through the years (David K who has posted 11,072 posts). I also see that most members have posted just a couple of times, and we haven't heard from them since. (It makes me wonder how many lurkers there must be out there.) I see beloved members who have since passed on. Those who have immigrated from Amigos. I see other former prominent members who have dropped out such as Stephanie Jackter and Yankeeirishman. It all brings back so many memories about our little corner of the world called Baja Nomad. Here's a toast.

Tomas Tierra - 4-27-2007 at 09:50 PM

A Salud!!!!

YEah what happened to the Yankee?????

Iflyfish - 4-27-2007 at 10:20 PM

Salud!

Iflyfish

Member#1972 ,joint on 11-22-2005

BAJACAT - 4-27-2007 at 10:22 PM

500+ post's, a pleasure to be part of this great forum, thanks Dough... :coolup:

BAJACAT - 4-27-2007 at 10:23 PM

who was BAJABAJA and why he was Banned?

[Edited on 4-29-2007 by BAJACAT]

woody with a view - 4-27-2007 at 10:28 PM

as much as some guys (yeah CH, talkin' 'bout you! but don't worry bro, you are a relic...) wanna keep baja to themselves-well, the cat's outta the bag......i've only met two other nomads out on the trail, but it seems like it's only a matter of time...

this forum is unreal......how else could you maximize every moment whilst in baja, unless you had 10,000 amigos ready to give thier opinion on your perspective (sp?) destination?????

see you down the road a bit, amigos!!!!! the first cold one is on me :spingrin:

and the first two waves are mine!!!!!

[Edited on 4-28-2007 by woody in ob] :lol:

:moon::moon:

[Edited on 4-28-2007 by woody in ob]

Sharksbaja - 4-27-2007 at 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by woody in ob
as much as some guys (yeah CH, talkin' 'bout you! but don't worry bro, you are a relic...) wanna keep baja to themselves-well, the cat's outta the bag......i've only met two other nomads out on the trail, but it seems like it's only a matter of time...

Yeah, Woody I found out about this place north of GN where someone caught a record uglyfish. That can't be allowed unless I catch a big ol uglyfish too! Now I just gotta get over there and try!! Hope I run into him. :lol:

"Too much coastline not enough time...."

Sharksbaja - 4-27-2007 at 11:30 PM

Grover, you are demented!! :lol:

Flashplayer! Cool! Mucho gusto!

fdt - 4-28-2007 at 12:02 AM

Page 7, member # 352 :wow:

Salud

jerry - 4-28-2007 at 12:32 AM

its just too bad that so many good people have left this sight
but its still a great place for info and comarotery

vandenberg - 4-28-2007 at 06:35 AM

Comarotary :?:

bajajudy - 4-28-2007 at 06:45 AM

Vandy, you know. A bunch of commies in the rotary club.

But seriously, or not. We do have a good time here.

Meeting various members over the years has been a big plus. How else would we have met?

Thanks Doug!
:bounce:

meme - 4-28-2007 at 07:11 AM

#227----8/20/2003
I never miss a days words!!
Tho I have met only a very few (face to face)Nomads, I feel I know many many more each year.
Lots of very good info goes out on this forum.
Ask a question , get many helpful answers & soon!

Thanks Doug!
meme/Val

Bajagypsy - 4-28-2007 at 07:30 AM

I must say that this site is almost like a drug, calling me back several times a day to see what the latest post, question, picture, story or fight :smug:

is about. The wealth of information found on this board is second to none. I joined after hurrican John, as I was concerned for friends that live in Mulege. Baja is the love of my life, next to my husband and children of course. :lol:

Osprey - 4-28-2007 at 07:32 AM

When I turn on my computer, go to the Nomad site it's like popping into a big family reunion, only better. You can sit tight or mingle, chat or just listen, move around til you find the special group of cousins that like your jokes. You can come and go, wear what you like -- no body cares if you have money in your pockets or a stain on your shirt. If some little group wants to rant about religion or politics they are free to wander out behind the barn so as not to bother the others. It strikes me that no matter how much knowledge we have, just tuning in to the thoughts and ideas of so many Bajaphiles humbles and softens our "my way only" attitudes -- if we just learn there are so many other ways, the forum has done it's job. I have opened up to new ideas because of the board -- usually, for old relics like me it would be the other way around. Thanks to all -- especially new, young, smart people more prepared than I ever was to meet the challenges of traveling in a heaven full of pitfalls.

toneart - 4-28-2007 at 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Osprey
When I turn on my computer, go to the Nomad site it's like popping into a big family reunion, only better. You can sit tight or mingle, chat or just listen, move around til you find the special group of cousins that like your jokes. You can come and go, wear what you like -- no body cares if you have money in your pockets or a stain on your shirt. If some little group wants to rant about religion or politics they are free to wander out behind the barn so as not to bother the others. It strikes me that no matter how much knowledge we have, just tuning in to the thoughts and ideas of so many Bajaphiles humbles and softens our "my way only" attitudes -- if we just learn there are so many other ways, the forum has done it's job. I have opened up to new ideas because of the board -- usually, for old relics like me it would be the other way around. Thanks to all -- especially new, young, smart people more prepared than I ever was to meet the challenges of traveling in a heaven full of pitfalls.

¨ä heaven full of pitfalls¨....what a perfect description regarding adventures in our Baja bliss. Thank you, Osprey!

Baja Bernie - 4-28-2007 at 11:36 AM

Now I gotta go and find a number so I can see how I fit in here in Doug's Paradise.

¨ä heaven full of pitfalls¨....what a perfect description of Baja AND boy am I gonna steal it! Thanks Osprey

Packoderm - 4-28-2007 at 11:53 AM

I don't think the numbers really matter. I just recollected some of them for fun.

That's nothin'

Dave - 4-28-2007 at 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajagypsy
I must say that this site is almost like a drug

You should try it on drugs.

Member #78 and 2312 posts.

I need to get a life. :rolleyes:

Marie-Rose - 4-28-2007 at 12:08 PM

Wow...time does fly!!!! Registered Oct, 2003 when we were researching our first driving trip south. Now I am asking questions about mini-splits!!!!! How did that happen :lol:

We have met some incredible people from this board. Never had a problem getting questions answered and always one of the first places I go to for answers. Thanks Doug !

Baja Bernie - 4-28-2007 at 03:25 PM

August 31, 2003 I climbed aboard the Merry-Go-Round and grabbed the gold ring. Came up with #299. One of the luckier days of my life.

Thanks Doug! And all the rest of the Nomads.

Sallysouth - 4-28-2007 at 06:08 PM

Well, I WAS #52 when I was allowed to be Msal, but could never login after 49 posts with the name, so changed it to Sallysouth>Hm, that means I really have 49 more? Aw, who cares?? Love the Nomads!! :bounce:

Bob H - 4-28-2007 at 06:14 PM

Member #221.... and I check this board first thing every day. I'm addicted to Baja... hahahaha.
Bob H

coconaco - 4-28-2007 at 06:23 PM

Sallysouth- I know what you mean. I would be a senior nomad too if I add up all my posts under all my user names. :biggrin:

Luv You guys...............

Bajabus - 4-28-2007 at 07:12 PM

#16 and I still pop in once and a while. Love to see what's going on. Just kinda busy with life, the new baby and work but still love this site.

pappy - 4-29-2007 at 08:10 AM

it's been a blast and i have been fortunate enough to meet a few fellow nomads while out on the trail-all in one trip basically. jack swords (san pedro martir trip) then huddo, taco de baja, mexitron and i popped over to other side and met the likes of lou, david k, and a few others.

David K - 4-29-2007 at 11:34 PM

A great place to be when we can't be in Baja!

I am member #10, but because those between #1 (Doug, the Baja Nomad himself) and me never were active or only posted a time or two... I am the second oldest active Nomad... and love to share or join in, have the most posts.

I was on Doug's previous forum as I am on a couple other Baja forums today, but back in 1999-2003 (for me) it was Amigos de Baja at bajanet.com where the action was. Doug created the new Baja Nomad forums in 2002 that we see here today. When Amigos de Baja retired in 2003, this was the natural new home for nearly all of us from Amigos de Baja.

Doug works VERY hard to keep this site alive and we enjoy it for free. I ask everyone who enjoys viewing or posting on Baja Nomad to please contribute in some way, either by purchasing a Baja Nomad shirt or other item from the 'Tienda Baja Nomad' (link at the top of each page in the gold bar), purchasing items from Nomad sponsors like BajaBound.com or clicking on to the Google ads at the top of the page... It all helps Doug keep Nomad alive for our enjoyment, friendship making and travel guide assistance!

Viva Baja Nomad!

Photo of Doug receiving the award from Baja Cactus

[Edited on 4-30-2007 by David K]

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David K - 4-29-2007 at 11:38 PM

close up

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