BajaNomad - Baja lesson #1

Baja lesson #1

Sharksbaja - 10-8-2007 at 03:26 PM

1. Use common sense

Martyman - 10-8-2007 at 03:59 PM

Lesson #2
Always talk to strangers.

Paladin - 10-8-2007 at 04:51 PM

#3 Avoid people with bad teeth

Skipjack Joe - 10-8-2007 at 05:21 PM

You can lead a horse to baja but you can't make him drink it's water.

TacoFeliz - 10-8-2007 at 05:42 PM

Always get gas.

danaeb - 10-8-2007 at 06:08 PM

Pay in pesos

DENNIS - 10-8-2007 at 06:16 PM

Always carry TP.

rob - 10-8-2007 at 06:49 PM

Avoid exotic imports beyond the end of Hwy 5.

Phil C - 10-8-2007 at 07:03 PM

You guys are crazy!, just don,t go there...It's a black hole .You'll never come baaaaaaaaack................

Frank - 10-8-2007 at 07:03 PM

If a giant wasp flies into your truck window, stop and get him out.

woody with a view - 10-8-2007 at 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TacoFeliz
Always get gas.

does coming back with gas count? :lol:

woody with a view - 10-8-2007 at 07:06 PM

prayforsurf

:saint:

The Sculpin - 10-8-2007 at 07:18 PM

Bring a big smile,
Bring a bigger dog.

Marinero - 10-8-2007 at 07:19 PM

Never try to eat where they don't want to feed you.

Re Dogs

Gypsy Jan - 10-8-2007 at 07:28 PM

When asked by an inquisitive stanger in Spanish, "Morde?" (Too busy w/dinner to do the alt code for the upside down question mark.)

The answer is, Si! (See above for busy/lazy excuse.)

When asked by an intrusive stranger who you don't want near your dog(s), in English, "Does he bite?" The answer is, "Yes!"

Paulina - 10-8-2007 at 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
When asked by an inquisitive stanger in Spanish, "Morde?" (Too busy w/dinner to do the alt code for the upside down question mark.)

The answer is, Si! (See above for busy/lazy excuse.)

When asked by an intrusive stranger who you don't want near your dog(s), in English, "Does he bite?" The answer is, "Yes!"

We usually answer, 'No se, es posible.' (sorry if my spelling is off. Dinner/ lazy excuse too)

vandenberg - 10-8-2007 at 07:58 PM

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Jan, that made me think of that Clouseau episode in a hotel lobby were he asked a guy about a little nippy dog biting. After the guy told him that his dog didn't bite ,sticking out his hand which the dog promptly bit, he looked accusingly at the guy, who then told him " that ain't my dog ". :lol:

bajajudy - 10-8-2007 at 08:12 PM

I always smile and say...no se...no todavia

[Edited on 10-9-2007 by bajajudy]

fdt - 10-8-2007 at 08:25 PM

Take the free road

CaboRon - 10-8-2007 at 08:41 PM

Never take the free road.

- CaboRon :lol:

toneart - 10-8-2007 at 08:47 PM

Where there is no sign, turn either left or right.

edinnopolo - 10-8-2007 at 08:48 PM

Then the high road :?:

Bajafun777 - 10-8-2007 at 08:50 PM

Always carry a set of tools in your truck, black tape and a good flash light with new batteries!!!! bajafun777

windgrrl - 10-8-2007 at 08:52 PM

If you're gonna have a picture taken with a cactus, be careful not to get to close!

Mexitron - 10-8-2007 at 10:06 PM

Bring a wetsuit in winter...AND summer.

DianaT - 10-8-2007 at 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vandenberg

Jan, that made me think of that Clouseau episode in a hotel lobby were he asked a guy about a little nippy dog biting. After the guy told him that his dog didn't bite ,sticking out his hand which the dog promptly bit, he looked accusingly at the guy, who then told him " that ain't my dog ". :lol:

One of my favorite movie scenes.

Diane

DianaT - 10-8-2007 at 10:10 PM

Just be flexible and all will be OK

Iflyfish - 10-8-2007 at 11:46 PM

I don't know for sure, it's the first time I have ever done this......and it wasn't me.....

Iflyfish

David K - 10-9-2007 at 12:29 AM

Remove your watch and hide the clock... Baja (when camping) has its own time system and for us it is: eat when you are hungry and sleep when you are tired.

Don't push yourself driving just to get to a destination... you may find all kinds of treasures if you stay at a new or unplanned spot...

Things get done 'on Mexican time' (add one or more hours to an appointment or meeting start time)...

Mañana does not mean 'tomorrow', it only means NOT TODAY.

There is just so much BAJA... and so little TIME!

Bajagypsy - 10-9-2007 at 05:09 AM

Make sure you have enough ice for your beer!

David A. - 10-9-2007 at 05:23 AM

Make sure you have enough beer for your ice :biggrin:

4baja - 10-9-2007 at 06:18 AM

allways check your gas in your atv. :coolup:

woody with a view - 10-9-2007 at 06:46 AM

for dirt road travel and other outta the way locales.....ALWAYS wave at oncoming vehicles....karma and goodwill towards your fellow earthlings!!!! :saint:

burro bob - 10-9-2007 at 08:34 AM

"When you get to a fork in the road, take it" Yogi Berra
A goog quote for adventure travel anywhere.
buro bob

lovebahia22 - 10-9-2007 at 12:35 PM

DONT TAKE ANYTHING YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO BE FOUND!!!!!!

Paulina - 10-9-2007 at 01:06 PM

Don't eat foamy salsa.

DENNIS - 10-9-2007 at 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lovebahia22
DONT TAKE ANYTHING YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO BE FOUND!!!!!!

I got rid of her a long time ago.

DENNIS - 10-9-2007 at 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paulina
Don't eat foamy salsa.

Oh, yeah.......The ol' carbonated Herdez. That'll change your life for a while.

toneart - 10-9-2007 at 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mexitron
Bring a wetsuit in winter...AND summer.

And don't forget a whazzitt. If you can say, "que que que?" you got it down! :yes:

vgabndo - 10-9-2007 at 01:35 PM

Shake hands with everyone who's willing.

BajaWarrior - 10-9-2007 at 07:03 PM

When driving, wave at everybody, and they will wave back.

Mango - 10-9-2007 at 07:19 PM

Take a walk and when you happen upon an old person in town, sit down and talk with them(Don't forget to use Usted). They know far more than you, they will appreciate the conversation, and you will learn more about the area than any guidebook will ever tell you.

Sallysouth - 10-9-2007 at 08:40 PM

Get insurance, and don't make eye contact with shady-looking people.When crossing the border(northbound), simply hold up your index finger and wave it just a bit to let the vendors know you are not the least bit interested.(no, not THAT finger!) :lol:

oladulce - 10-9-2007 at 09:23 PM

Shake out things off the clothesline before wearing and always check inside your shoes.

danaeb - 10-9-2007 at 09:44 PM

Some of my best friends are "shady-looking people". :no:

pray4surf - 10-12-2007 at 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by woody in ob
prayforsurf

:saint:

You rang???

BAJACAT - 10-12-2007 at 03:21 PM

Always pick up hot chicks :dudette:

in Mex 1,WE pick one up in Laguna Salada(i know is not in mex 1 but you guys got the picture.)

Paulina - 10-12-2007 at 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BAJACAT
Always pick up hot chicks :dudette:

in Mex 1,WE pick one up in Laguna Salada(i know is not in mex 1 but you guys got the picture.)

Sorry Bajacat, I have to give another side to your theory. A very good friend of mine picked up a blonde Scandinavian :dudette:

'hot chick' in Catavina one summer when we all were supposed to meet for the solar eclipse in Bahia. She said that she was wanting a ride ONLY to the turn off, which turned out to be to our camp site, which then turned out to be on every boat ride, which ultimately turned out to be a trip up North, which in the long run turned out to be opening the passenger door at the border cause she didn't have the proper paper work to continue with her adventure. She had other things in mind for her trip. So, I guess my point is to beware of the beatutiful hitchiker. Ours was a pain in the burro....but she did do the dishes....

P<*)))><

DENNIS - 10-12-2007 at 03:40 PM

Wow...What did she do to them?

Paulina - 10-12-2007 at 03:44 PM

Dennis,

It was that European topless thing, I had to close my eyes....

P<**)))><

BAJACAT - 10-12-2007 at 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paulina

Quote:

Originally posted by BAJACAT
Always pick up hot chicks :dudette:

in Mex 1,WE pick one up in Laguna Salada(i know is not in mex 1 but you guys got the picture.)

Sorry Bajacat, I have to give another side to your theory. A very good friend of mine picked up a blonde Scandinavian :dudette:

Don't get me wrong P<*)))>< ,this girl was strand it on the road to G-canyon they got stuck in the Laguna salada on a little Honda Civic, (too much drinking the night before.) the funny thing is the guys send the girl to get help and they stay drinking in the car...

Paulina - 10-12-2007 at 03:53 PM

Nothing wrong taken, Bajacat. My point was to be wary of hitchhikers, be it female or not. Just as in your situation, they sent out the girls to do the mans work. You never know who is hiding behind the cardon....I've helped out many people and made many good friends because I took the chance to pull over, but now a days one has to be warry of that decision.

P<*)))><

BAJACAT - 10-12-2007 at 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by windgrrl
If you're gonna have a picture taken with a cactus, be careful not to get to close!

I agree with you Windgrr here is proof of that, here is My cousing on our way to Palomar canyon

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