BajaNomad - A Challenge for Doug!

A Challenge for Doug!

Baja Bernie - 6-6-2007 at 09:23 PM

Sir! I will give you $50.00 for a signed original, 1st edition Nomad Bumper sticker.....in advance because I really trust you!

Any other Nomads out there that wish to help get Doug off the dime and into production????

I figure that if we can kick in about 200 bucks he won't have any excuses left.........well, except that he might be just a little busy earning his first million.

I'll even bet there is someone out there who will help design it for him and us.

Bajafun777 - 6-6-2007 at 10:01 PM

Bernie, I will also put up $50 dollars in advance but I would like one signed and 4 unsigned to go on my vehicles. I think this would really help Nomads help each other out if they were on the side of the road broke down or just getting a fish taco or two (Not necessarily just in Mexico could be U.S. also). One thing about it every Nomad that has been in Mexico has a story or two. Bernie you have made it a point of writing your stories down, which keeps them from getting forgotten in time. Yea, Nomad stickers your on a path that will probably find a lot of travelers Bernie. All Doug needs to do is Post that it's worth doing and two more $50 dollar Nomads putting into the hat. Later------bajafun777

Baja Fun

Baja Bernie - 6-6-2007 at 10:15 PM

You add the way I do..................there is me+grover+you=the need for one more to make it 200 bucks.

If Doug will go along with it I will provide plain brown wrapping paper with his business address marked personnel and confidential

Anymore takers out there..............heck if we collect enough maybe we can cover the first run of hats.

I remember Doug talking about how important it is in modern life to 'network' and I guess that is what we are doing here so he couldn't really say no! Could he? Nah!

David K - 6-6-2007 at 10:32 PM

I am in... Doug knows how I feel about this subject! :tumble:

Please post an address we can send our $50 checks to!

Consider this a small donation for the hours of reading and viewing pleasure Baja Nomad provides!!!

CaboRon - 6-7-2007 at 06:20 AM

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Originally posted by grover

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Originally posted by David K...Please post an address we can send our $50 checks to!

Consider this a small donation for the hours of reading and viewing pleasure Baja Nomad provides!!!

Nice sentiment, David; HEAR HEAR!!!

Perhaps u2u might be a tad more discreet.

What is not discreet ? :?:

Is there something here that is not to be seen in public. :?:

And Doug, Thankyou for hosting one of the most dynamic forums I have encountered . Thanks again, CaboRon :wow:

CaboRon - 6-7-2007 at 07:04 AM

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Originally posted by grover

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Originally posted by CaboRon...What is not discreet ? :?:

Is there something here that is not to be seen in public. :?:

...

Sorry to give a bad impression.

There are some here who become unduly enraged with those they disagree with.

One has said he will hire a private investigator to find out everything about me, presumably for the purpose of humiliating and silencing me.

Go right ahead and thrill yourself, weirdo.

So,, why am I a wiredo ? I thought this was a thread about t-shirts. I'm not enraged...simple wondering what your deal is. :?:

CaboRon

David K - 6-7-2007 at 07:06 AM

Click on The Baja Nomad Tienda link at the top of the web page here... then click on 'contact us'... there is an address in San Diego for Q87 International (Doug's company)... I presume it is okay to mail our $50 checks to it?

Well! Guess Doug is just too busy to read his own board.

Baja Bernie - 6-7-2007 at 04:42 PM

We'll just have to keep this on page one until he has time to respond.

David K - 6-7-2007 at 07:41 PM

Talked with Doug today, and YES the address given by clicking 'contact us' (at the very bottom) is a good one to send your donations to keep Nomad on the Internet, advance Nomad bumper sticker orders, or whatever to Doug Means...

More shirts are coming and finally a Baja Nomad bumper sticker is coming!!!

I'm still waiting until 'the man' commits himself here.

Baja Bernie - 6-7-2007 at 08:17 PM

I talked to him this morning, I think I woke him up, and he said that he would get back to me..........so I'll just wait for his word before we all start tossing money at him in a way that might offend him.

David, gotta tell you that you know how to 'point the way in Baja' but you don't know jack about getting the folks to part with their bucks.............If they know that the stickers are enroute then why should/would they wish to pony up the cash to launch something that is already financed.
I would still like to do what I suggested but as I said only after Doug says yes or no for himself.

Besides the stickers sure were not available or even ordered at 0800 this morning when I talked to Doug about it.

Honest folks! I am not trying to run a 'con' on anyone! Unfortunately! now it certainly does look like it.

David K - 6-7-2007 at 08:24 PM

Bernie, they aren't financed... that is what the donations are about... Do you know it is possible to order things on credit or in 30 days due?

Doug has been doing the research for them, which is a big deal since Doug has previously been against bumper stickers! So, that means people who send in money now will have some assurance there will be something made... that's all.

They won't be free, so one still needs to donate to get them...

[Edited on 6-8-2007 by David K]

Bajafun777 - 6-7-2007 at 09:43 PM

Ok, David K and Bernie I got my $50 dollar check made out and will send it to the following address: Q87 International, 4305 Gesner, Suite 227, San Diego, CA. 92117 Attn: Doug Means I met Doug twice now and I know he has a lot of work with everything he is juggling. Now, sometimes you just got bet on the horse you know will come through. What Doug puts together will be interesting and get the message across that your a Nomad when the sticker is placed on your vehicle. I still think it will help people strike up conversations quicker when they see the bumper sticker on your vehicle. Maybe he will put something together like "GOT BajaNomad.Com" with some colors that bring it out. Heck Bernie maybe even the phrase under it "No Hurry No Worry Just Baja." Now I know others will also come up with some ideas. I know Doug probably already kind of knows what he wants but if others have ideas then he could look them over and do his thing!! Later, Bajafun777

Baja Bernie - 6-7-2007 at 10:04 PM

"Do you know it is possible to order things on credit or in 30 days due?"

What an amazing quote from a guy who I knows likes this old guy. I would suggest that you are probably the last person on earth that I would feel comfortable with asking anything about how I should deal with finances.

Yes! I am familar with that possibility although I have not had an occasion to avail myself of that procedure.

Did you really read what I had to say or did you just decide to lecture me on something that was my idea and something that I put forward to advance the desire for bumper stickers by many Nomads.

I continually acknowledge the fact that you know a whole lot about Baja but I do believe that I do have some small skills and knowledge that you are not privy to and that you could learn to apply and that they would enhance your ability to get things done in a manner that does not ruffle other folks feathers.

You are a great guy but you occasionally need to think before you leap.

I do hope that you take this as constructive critizism and not as a personal attack.

And, yes, David I know I could have dealt with this in U-2-U's or on emails but my mild suggestions via those avenues have settled on deaf ears. And please recall that it was you who chose this forum to lecture me.

David K - 6-8-2007 at 08:24 AM

My good friend Bernie, I was responding to this, from you: "David, gotta tell you that you know how to 'point the way in Baja' but you don't know jack about getting the folks to part with their bucks.............If they know that the stickers are enroute then why should/would they wish to pony up the cash to launch something that is already financed."

Now, I think what I responded with was to answer what you typed... "Bernie, they aren't financed... that is what the donations are about... Do you know it is possible to order things on credit or in 30 days due?"

What I can't figure is why you think NOBODY will send money to Doug to help Baja Nomad stay on the air rather he has stickers ordered or not? I never said they were financed, anyway... They are NOT, so please Nomads send in a contribution!!

My $50 check is going in TODAY'S mail, and I don't care when he has them made because I find Baja Nomad the absolute greatest source of travel information on the Magic Peninsula and a place of daily entertainment. I pay more each month for cable TV and magazines, and I am on Nomad more!!

Bernie, I love you man... I just don't think you understand me sometimes?! :spingrin:

As Baja Fun 777 said, mail to:

Q87 International, 4305 Gesner, Suite 227, San Diego, CA. 92117 Attn: Doug Means

Viva Baja Cactus 132r.JPG - 29kB

"Bernie, I love you man... I just don't think you understand me sometimes?!"

Baja Bernie - 6-8-2007 at 08:44 AM

David, my friend, you are absolutely correct on that.

Bajafun777 - 6-10-2007 at 08:17 PM

Grover, I like it when "your in your in" and let the cards do the rest :cool:

. I know that more Nomads can get in on this and help push this over the top in helping Doug "Get ER Done" as the saying goes. I think the bumper stickers and shirts will definately help our Nomads out when they are traveling in Baja, Mainland Mexico, and even here in the good old U.S.A. I know I would stop for a vehicle with a Nomad sticker on it and I think other Nomads would to. I know I would walk up and strike a conversation up with someone that I see drive up and park a vehicle with a Nomad sticker on it in any location I was at. The Nomad shirt would also get the same reaction from me and think it would get that same reactions from other Nomads. Hope this just keeps building and helps Doug out :bounce:

. Later============bajafun777

BajaFun

Baja Bernie - 6-10-2007 at 08:54 PM

Happened to me the other day........A guy walked up and saw my Bouncing Around Baja Sticker, an old, new, Amigo de Baja Sticker, and David K's sticker on my car and started a conversation with me about the guy who had just been killed in the 500.

Had a great chat and though he was not a Nomad he had heard of us and wondered why I didn't have a Nomad sticker--that was part of the reason that I issued this challenge to Doug.

Aside from what you say Baja Guys & Gals just love to collect Baja Stuff. And they have fun doing it.

My check is also in the mail and all that I ask is that Doug handle it carefully or be willing to chase it down as it bounces merrily down the street.

Diver - 6-11-2007 at 06:51 AM

:lol:

David,
I think you're doing just fine as you are. I understood your intentions easily.

Bernie,
:lol:

you are too funny ! :lol:

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Originally posted by Baja Bernie
David, gotta tell you that you know how to 'point the way in Baja' but you don't know jack about getting the folks to part with their bucks.............

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Originally posted by Baja Bernie
I would suggest that you are probably the last person on earth that I would feel comfortable with asking anything about how I should deal with finances.
....you could learn to apply and that they would enhance your ability to get things done in a manner that does not ruffle other folks feathers.
You are a great guy but you occasionally need to think before you leap.
I do hope that you take this as constructive critizism and not as a personal attack.
And, yes, David I know I could have dealt with this in U-2-U's or on emails but my mild suggestions via those avenues have settled on deaf ears. And please recall that it was you who chose this forum to lecture me.

Diver - 6-11-2007 at 07:14 AM

BTW David,

I would send you or Doug $50 or $100 for no reason any time you asked !

Bernie,
The money I sent you for your books.......your claim to fame...... :lol:

David K - 6-11-2007 at 08:17 AM

BTW David,

I would send you or Doug $50 or $100 for no reason any time you asked !

In that case... :tumble:

LOL...

Thanks Diver, you do understand... Doug will never ask for himself as he is too humble... His closest friends know we have to promote the idea of supporting Nomad because we want it to stay online, and he needs to be comfortable selling Nomad products or asking for help.

David

Baja Bernie - 6-11-2007 at 08:44 AM

You just pointed to the reasons that I made this comment:

"so I'll just wait for his word before we all start tossing money at him in a way that might offend him."

I just didn't want a friend to become upset with my pushy ways, by even issuing the (in the spirit of friendship)my original Challenge, and so I tried to word it in such a manner that it would not offend.

So! The way this thing has gone I will just send the check, I intended to in the beginning, and not worry about offending him or anyone else.

David K - 6-13-2007 at 06:52 PM

How much do you spend on cable TV, magazines, Discover Baja membership, whatever... for entertainment or Baja news?

Now, how much do you read, enjoy, get information from, share stories or photos, etc. on Baja Nomad for free???

The best things in life are free, and Baja Nomad is one of these.

However, Doug (and now with Hose A as a moderator) put a lot of hours a day to keep this place up and running... Clicking on the Google ads and using BajaBound.com helps... But, if you are able to contribute more to cover the expenses of keeping this site up and running... it would be well received and used for that purpose.

THANKS!!!

BajaNomad - 6-18-2007 at 02:21 PM

I had indicated to Bernie that I was looking into the costs on this from my supplier... only it's taken me a little longer to respond to this than I had meant to. For this Bernie, I apologize.

I have received (but not deposited) 4 checks for $50 from some quite generous and thoughtful Nomads wishing to get this jump started.

I've now spent some time with this, and am considering stickers that are 9 1/4" x 2 1/16" (or 2.5") - a little smaller than a full-size bumper sticker (at something like 11.5" x 3").

What are your thoughts on something like the attached mock-up?

Thank you,
--
Doug Means

[Edited on 6-18-2007 by BajaNomad]

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bajalou - 6-18-2007 at 02:25 PM

Looks great to me Doug

Doug

Baja Bernie - 6-18-2007 at 06:16 PM

I think I will get more than one and place one on my rear-view mirror so I don't have to see Baja as I cross back into the States...............always a bummer for me.

The Nomad sticker is a real winner--and it will go well with the color of my new car.

Now all I need to do is get my Sentri sticker transferred--but that has to wait until DMV can straighten out the mess where they failed to assign my MI BAJA plates to my new vehicle.

Doug

bajaguy - 6-18-2007 at 06:21 PM

I'm in....let me know when you go to print, and the check will be in the mail

Iflyfish - 6-18-2007 at 06:31 PM

I don't know, they hounded that poor purple tella tubby to DEATH!
Actually, I LOVE IT! Perfect! Start the Press!

I get tired of telling people about this site, it will make my life so much easier to just point.

The check is in the mail!

Iflfish

jerry - 6-18-2007 at 07:30 PM

Doug
i think it look great however i would make the www. in a different text that is sharper and easier to read at a distance after all once they get the message they need to get the address at a glance just my thoughts

BAJACAT - 6-18-2007 at 08:37 PM

Im in I want 10, thanks Dough..

Bajafun777 - 6-18-2007 at 09:32 PM

Doug, you are right on the money with this bumper sticker and it will easily stand out for others to see. This will also help Nomads to I.D. Nomads quickly on the road. I like it and you "Got ER Done." Later---------bajafun777

Doug

Baja Bernie - 6-18-2007 at 10:11 PM

I showed the mock up to a friend, who is a well known art critique, and she said it would stand out from all other bumper stickers.............keep it the way the man designed it!

David K - 6-28-2007 at 08:12 PM

How's it going Doug... any available dates yet?

BajaNomad - 6-29-2007 at 08:35 AM

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Originally posted by David K
How's it going Doug... any available dates yet?

Went back and forth with communications between myself and the supplier until he had it the way I wanted it. We finalized things on Wednesday morning (two days ago). I didn't ask when they'd be ready. I presume within the next week or two (I've forgotten the turn around time).

David K - 6-29-2007 at 06:13 PM

Remember to bring them to El Rosario for the FESTIVAL JULY 20-22... Because ALL Baja Nomads will be there... RIGHT??? :light:

Debra - 7-2-2007 at 11:50 AM

Just a suggestion for our favorite stickers........

A couple of weeks ago some Yahoo cab driver rear ended my 4Runner at a stop light. not alot of damage and only to the bumper. They did fix it, but, I lost some stickers that I maynot be able to replace easily.......... so, buy more than one in case you get a new rig, or worse happens.

BajaNomad - 7-18-2007 at 03:56 PM

Stickers were delivered to me today. We needed to lighten-up the purple color a little so it would stand out better against the black outline, and the little "tm" is below the "d" instead of above it in the final product.

I'll have packages with signed decals go out as soon as I can. I just re-funded my PayPal account with $$$ to print mailing labels for these, but now that'll take 'til maybe Monday before it goes through. So, either I'll wait until then, or will see if I can get to a post office before that.

I'll likely have a sticker option in the Tienda soon, but not sure what will work best. Still pondering that slightly.

Thanks,
--
Doug Means

Congratulations!

Baja Bernie - 7-18-2007 at 04:31 PM

Up, Up, and away in my beautiful balloon.

I can see your smile now and that makes it worthwhile.

BajaNomad - 7-18-2007 at 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by Baja Bernie
Up, Up, and away in my beautiful balloon.

I can see your smile now and that makes it worthwhile.

Here's a "fairly accurate" representation of what the stickers look like....

BajaNomad.BumpStick.gif - 10kB

Bajafun777 - 7-18-2007 at 10:01 PM

Doug, I think they turned out just great. I think you will be seeing a lot of them soon on the highways and byways. Thanks for your attention to requests of those that enjoy your site and services. Later, bajafun777

David K - 7-19-2007 at 06:42 AM

Bring them to El Rosario Doug... See you there!