BajaNomad - How do you contain the excitement before you actually leave for Baja?

How do you contain the excitement before you actually leave for Baja?

Bajagypsy - 7-28-2007 at 06:41 AM

There are only 41 more sleeps till Mr. Gypsy and myself head off for a much need trip/vacation in Baja. We usually try to do it twice a year, but unfortunetly due to financial issues (car accident long story), we have not been in Baja since littlest Gypsy's 8th birthday last November.

The excitement, and anticipation is about to kill me I'm sure of it!!!! I log onto Baja Nomad, and my heart starts flutering (I don't need any smart a$$, telling me to get a life, I know I need to get one!!!!).

I can't wait to get down to Baja, we will leave on September 7th after work (around 5:30pm) and drive like crazy people till we get to San Diego around 8:30 - 9:00 pm September 8th. We will get a room somewhere in San Diego, have a much needed shower and nap (don't want to stink Shari out!) and then be on our way September 9th to Shari's house. I'm even looking forward to the traffic issues of crossing the boarder and morning traffic!! I can't wait to buy some real fruit, the fruit here doesn't taste like it does in Baja, have a great big fish taco, smell the ocean, drink a Pacifico, have a yummy margarita, the list could go on and on.

I guess my question is what does everyone else do to make the time go by faster, and stop the excitement!!!?????

Russ - 7-28-2007 at 07:57 AM

Only one way. Move down here.

Bob H - 7-28-2007 at 10:00 AM

The anticipation excitement is part of the deal of going to Baja. Just sit back and enjoy what's going on in your mind. When you finally get down there your experiences will most likely surpass your current thoughts. It's all part of your trip down there. You are actually on vacation while you are thinking about being there!
:lol:

Please post a trip report when you return. We are headed down in October - and also hope to visit Sheri and that area of Baja, and then on to Mulege and maybe La Paz.
Bob H

toneart - 7-28-2007 at 10:06 AM

I take off my shoes, start slamming tequila shooters, cracking cervezas and abandoning all responsibilities. :coolup:

OK? Bueno! :cool:

Bob H - 7-28-2007 at 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by toneart
I take off my shoes, start slamming tequila shooters, cracking cervezas and abandoning all responsibilities. :coolup:

OK? Bueno! :cool:

You should put your name and date this quote. Simply OUTSTANDING! I would only add "light up a fine cigar" between 'I take of my shoes and slamming tequila shooters'.
Bob H

[Edited on 7-28-2007 by Bob H]

baitcast - 7-28-2007 at 10:25 AM

I have found double doses of St.John,s Wort helps a great deal :lol:

Bob H - 7-28-2007 at 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by baitcast
I have found double doses of St.John,s Wort helps a great deal :lol:

Never heard of this stuff, but now I know all about it. Thanks.
Bob H
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John's_wort

Bajagypsy - 7-28-2007 at 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by toneart
I take off my shoes, start slamming tequila shooters, cracking cervezas and abandoning all responsibilities. :coolup:

OK? Bueno! :cool:

I do that on a regular basis, but maybe if I do it a bit more, I won't have any concept of time :smug:

backninedan - 7-28-2007 at 11:46 AM

Toneart. I have been down here for three years and still find it neccssary
to take those steps on a frequent basis, cept maybe the slamming part. I tend to sip now.

shari - 7-28-2007 at 11:59 AM

I'm glad to hear you have been keeping in shape ms gypsy..training helps big time. I'll save some pithayas for those special margaritas and look forward to suckin back some good ole canuck beer with you. I guess I'd better start training too! can't wait till ya get here amiga

vgabndo - 7-28-2007 at 12:10 PM

On a perhaps more serious note...I have been accused of being too much of a "boy scout" so I find myself going over "the list" in a pretty much manic manner. I find myself day-dreaming about the positive, and running scenarios about potential negatives that help to assure I'll be able to self-rescue should that become necessary. Between that and packing and re-packing until everyting is hopelessly "perfect", the days still drag on. :lol:

comitan - 7-28-2007 at 12:50 PM

Wallow in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bounce:

toneart - 7-28-2007 at 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by comitan
Wallow in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bounce:

toneart - 7-28-2007 at 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by backninedan
Toneart. I have been down here for three years and still find it neccssary
to take those steps on a frequent basis, cept maybe the slamming part. I tend to sip now.

Bajagypsy - 7-29-2007 at 07:29 AM

What kind of Canadian beer do you want Shari??

bajadock - 7-29-2007 at 07:36 AM

I like Comitan's word of the day and Toneart's technical schematic.

This time last year, I was selling my Denver house, hoping for an offer on it and spending most of my time on www looking at Baja real estate, entertainment, weather, boating, travel, etc.

Living here is much better than I ever dreamed.

Cypress - 7-29-2007 at 09:52 AM

About that Canadian beer, Kootenay Mountain Ale is a treat.

House is on the market right now, Baja bound.

Bajajorge - 7-29-2007 at 10:30 AM

I do Tequila shooters, drink copious amounts of cerveza and eat out alot at the local Taqueria. Oh yeah, can't forget eating Jalepeno peppers and throw away all the white bread in the house and eat tortillas instead. And of course everything consumed is drenched in lime juice and has lime juice added to it.

danaeb - 7-29-2007 at 11:38 AM

I slather on lots of 'fake tan'. :yes:

CaboRon - 7-29-2007 at 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by Bob H
The anticipation excitement is part of the deal of going to Baja. Just sit back and enjoy what's going on in your mind. When you finally get down there your experiences will most likely surpass your current thoughts. It's all part of your trip down there. You are actually on vacation while you are thinking about being there!
:lol:

Please post a trip report when you return. We are headed down in October - and also hope to visit Sheri and that area of Baja, and then on to Mulege and maybe La Paz.
Bob H

Bob H, is right on here ..... enjoy the anticipation ... it is part of the process ..... I keep telling myself this (I leave in sixty-three days)..... in order to calm my beating heart ! :lol:

Have a great time !! :wow:

And we do want to see the pics, :bounce:

CaboRon

[Edited on 7-29-2007 by CaboRon]

shari - 7-30-2007 at 10:02 AM

Any microbrewery suds will do, you know I like the dark stuff too...maybe try Cypress suggestion...whatever you can find up there, and maybe some smoked salmon??? Don't forget the white bikini!