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What do Baja Nomads do for a living?

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David K - 2-20-2008 at 05:01 PM

I am in the landscape irrigation and lighting business working outdoors... So, on these rainy, wet days I am not repairing or installing! I know some other Nomads who are in construction and also are home right now, too! When not in Baja or dreaming about Baja or reading Baja Nomad...

What do you do?

Pick a poll answer and respond if you want to share

Bajagypsy - 2-20-2008 at 05:16 PM

Mr. Gypsy is a project manager for a construction company here in town, and I'm an Office Administrator.

Both Gypsy's wish we were retired!

Terry28 - 2-20-2008 at 05:23 PM

Retired firefighter.....was bulding houses but that came to a halt this last year!!now only semi bored

Barry A. - 2-20-2008 at 05:30 PM

Retired 12 years from a great job that I have not missed for one min..

Love being retired---------never been bored once. :biggrin:

barry

Osprey - 2-20-2008 at 06:31 PM

Where is the serial axe murderer column? Are you biased or what?

airmech - 2-20-2008 at 06:57 PM

Husband and wife aircraft mechanics.

[Edited on 2-21-2008 by airmech]

Eli - 2-20-2008 at 07:02 PM

I be retired and plenty busy.

langostita - 2-20-2008 at 07:09 PM

Animal Trainer - Zoological Society of San Diego - fun job - rainey days:barf:,lovee, love, love Baja!!!

bajabound2005 - 2-20-2008 at 07:11 PM

Since moving to Baja full-time, we've never been so busy (except of course when we were working!). Bajamigo is retired, I just don't work any more (for money anyway). We stay busy, busy, busy!

bajaboolie - 2-20-2008 at 07:39 PM

Full time mom (with no job outside the home). Family therapist by trade.

oldjack - 2-20-2008 at 07:46 PM

I am a Realtor and Mortgage Broker in Boise, ID... spend 6-10 days a month at my trailer/palapa/etc in Los Barriles... to poor to retire so I see this as practice... btw... both of my exwives are retired and apparently enjoying it...........

Iflyfish - 2-20-2008 at 08:08 PM

Retired Clinical Social Worker here. Ind, Couple, group and Family Therapy, Brain mapping and Neurofeedback in later years of practice. Consulted to Special Education for over 25 years. Never shaved a Social Worker in the morning nor put one to bed so have not looked back and love retirement!!! Every day is an adventure. Mrsfish retired 30plus year school administrator/Principal and now full time artist/photographer. Happy as a clam.

Iflyfish

Aventurera - 2-20-2008 at 08:12 PM

Teach in a university...4 months of vacation a year!:D

Sharksbaja - 2-20-2008 at 08:17 PM

Restaurant owner/chef but have worn many hats.

fishinsteve - 2-20-2008 at 08:18 PM

Water treatment plant operator

fishbuck - 2-20-2008 at 08:24 PM

As little as possible? I work for Boeing in Long Beach. I am a Aircraft Inspector in the wing build up area on C-17 military cargo jets. Been there about 20 years and hope to get another 10-20 years.
I like aircraft manufacturing but am not crazy about about wing build because I spend alot of time climbing around inside aircraft fuel tanks which is very difficult.
But it's a good job that pays okay so no worries.

castaway$ - 2-20-2008 at 08:32 PM

Full time Real Estate Broker (with emphasis on the broker part right now) and Land developer.

Marie-Rose - 2-20-2008 at 08:42 PM

I'm a Hospital Case Manager which means that I am employed by the community to assist in discharges (mostly senior population)from hospital back into community or into nursing homes. Hubby is a music teacher... soon to be retired:bounce::bounce:

BMG - 2-20-2008 at 09:08 PM

Website owner.

kodiak - 2-20-2008 at 09:18 PM

My wife and I install secured line networking equipment for telephone companies.

greybaby - 2-20-2008 at 10:06 PM

Hi Boise, Idaho realtor/broker. After six years in Baja, my husband and I are back in Idaho - Star (where the real estate bubble burst the worst!) - husband is counselor in rescue mission, I'm an office manager in a community health center - using Spanish daily. Oh to be back in Baja where life was sane!!!

Heavy Equipment Operator

BAJACAT - 2-20-2008 at 10:08 PM

I work the Weet utilities division,that includes new water lines,sewer lines,storm drains,sewer plans, I have been doing this for 12 years for a company name TC construction base in Santee Ca .Also like David K , when it rains i speend my days browsing the board.



Here is my work horse,is a 2000 938 G CATERPILLAR front loader,thats the reason of my handle B^J^C^T.

Rear 938G.JPG - 49kB

Gadget - 2-20-2008 at 10:19 PM

We are a General contracting business specializing in custom residential remodeling, second floor additions, custom homes.

We work 1 project start to finish and I am hands on daily on phases of the project or management.

Started business in 1989

Leslie is retired from corporate America 5 years ago and now runs the office and does a little small business accounting for clients and taxes a couple days a week for H&R Block.

Plan on starting to semi retire soon.

Interested in any openings out there that will provide enough income to keep modest bills paid and allow us to hang out on beach somewhere and wax our surfboards or wet a line. :yes:

longlegsinlapaz - 2-20-2008 at 10:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fishbuck
As little as possible? I work for Boeing in Long Beach.
Ah ha! So it's YER FAULT it's referred to as the Lazy B!!;D Dang Fishbuck, there's a chance we've talked....I was with BCS for 18 years....Facsimile Administrator for the entire company out of Bellevue for 10 of those years. Traded that BCS for a better one!:tumble:

standingwave - 2-20-2008 at 10:31 PM

I teach tool use (wood, metal, computer) to students from grade 7 to grade 12 in a small school (enrollment approx. 100) and will do so for a few more years.

I wish I was retired

BajaDanD - 2-20-2008 at 11:53 PM

I work for a plumbing Co. in Prescott Valley Az. It is snowing right now but I work rain or snow
DanD:(

Bob H - 2-21-2008 at 12:09 AM

Retired Senior Buyer from UC San Diego Medical Center (almost 20 years).... formerly a Criminal Investigator for the Dept of Justice (DEA) in Miami. What a great life I've had. Now working part time as a courier driver. Love it. No stress anymore.
Bob H

amir - 2-21-2008 at 12:11 AM

Adjusting subluxated vertebrae is my passion, and I hope I never retire.

bajaguy - 2-21-2008 at 06:27 AM

I'm a retired US Army/Army Reserve Captain, and also retired from Law Enforcement after 34 years. The last 24 of those years with the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety. Got out in March of 2005 as a Lieutenant. Now consulting with the US Dept of Justice in Nevada.

bajablonde is a Contracting/Purchasing Officer for the State of Nevada.

July 3, 2010 and we are both done!!!!!!

roamingthroughbaja - 2-21-2008 at 07:40 AM

BB (Before Baja) I was a community manager and my husband a real estate broker. Now, I teach English privately part time and my husband is a sales rep for Vista Properties in El Centenario. We love our lives here and are incredibly happy!

capt. mike - 2-21-2008 at 07:43 AM

hey Airmech - is that a bellanca viking , your avatar?
where is it parked?
nice planes, one of my friends in the flyin sams has one, 300 HP and fast!

you should try and make to BBP whales I or II or both next month. there will be so many planes at serenidad over 2 weekends that you can make enough fixing the enevitable problems that crop up to pay for your stay!

not retired, waiting on the cycle's 2009 swing!
http://www.sanpedroheights.com

805gregg - 2-21-2008 at 07:49 AM

I'm a roofing contractor, in the trade for over 40 years. Our house will be paid off this year, retirement shortly after.

Lorito - 2-21-2008 at 07:54 AM

Wildlife Biologist for a state agency.........

Lorito

TMW - 2-21-2008 at 08:06 AM

TV station Chief Engineer. 38 years in broadcasting. Retiring Sept 1, 2008 and moving back to San Diego. Wife is retired dental assistant.

shari - 2-21-2008 at 08:15 AM

rocket scientist......ummm....well, maybe NOT...excellent mom/wife/amiga.....retired dancer/teacher/whale researcher/child care worker/waitress/canadian

I laughed when I saw this post because in baja, it is considered rude to ask someone what they do...it just isn't one of the questions they ask...it's none of their business and they do not judge you on your occupation....very interesting as it is one of the first questions we ask new aquaintances.

bajapablo - 2-21-2008 at 08:22 AM

I am an assistant principal at a high school and my wife is a firefighter/emt. We are anxiously awaiting spring break from school so we can head to baja.

BMG - 2-21-2008 at 08:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by shari
it is considered rude to ask someone what they do...it just isn't one of the questions they ask...


Reminds me of something a friend from Texas once told me.

"Never ask anyone where they're from. If they're from Texas, they'll tell you. If they aren't, you don't want to embarrass them."

Skeet/Loreto - 2-21-2008 at 08:47 AM

Just filed Papers for a Second Term as Alderman of Timber Creek Village,a Class B Muni. 8 miles South of Amarillo, Texas.

Short Resume
Hobo, Cowboy,Logger, Truck Driver, Tow-Bar Jockey
Korean Veteran-Flight Engineer PBY6A
Campus Policeman-House Detective
Special Investigator State of Calif. DMV
Private Investigator- State of Nevada
Aviation Accident Investigator
Snap- On Tool Dealer
Owner Ranchosonrisa SA de CV
Rental Property Investor

38 Years on the Sea of Cortez/Loreto Baja Sur while engaged in the above Occupations.

Life is Great- Only will be 77 years young in May. Go! Adventure!!

Skeet/Loreto

vandenberg - 2-21-2008 at 08:57 AM

Going through life trying to generate the most possible funds with the least possible effort. Wife and kids not recommended.
Apparently didn't succeed, cause I'm still trying to make ends meet.

bobw - 2-21-2008 at 09:01 AM

In warm weather, I'm an irrigation contractor.. in cold weather, I daydream and travel to warm places. Next trip to Baja : Feb 29th...

Halboo - 2-21-2008 at 09:26 AM

I've worked as a sailor in Uncle Sam's Navy,a shipyard rigger, a cowboy, a scenic artist and propmaker in Hollywood and a carpenter.
When I met my SWIMPAL Sherry, she asked me to come work with her and together we make art.
She has been showing our work at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach for over 20 years.

[Edited on 2-22-2008 by Halboo]

David K - 2-21-2008 at 09:29 AM

It is very interesting to see how many different ways Nomads make a living or used to... Shows you that Baja attracks people from all walks of life!

Looks like only two of us are in irrigation, so far!

Thanks Nomads... and do continue!

backninedan - 2-21-2008 at 09:45 AM

Retired casino manager, started in Laughlin and ended up at Spirit Mountain Casino in Oregon.

sunshine - 2-21-2008 at 10:17 AM

Restaurant manger and developer part time brewer

Iflyfish - 2-21-2008 at 10:20 AM

Shari,
My identical twin brother is an Anthropologist by training. He told me that when Anthropologists go into a new area they ask the people they meet the following question "who are you". The response in most cases, around the world is people will define themselves in terms of their kinship bonds "I am the daugher of so and so or the son of so and so" and this establishes their position in the community. This is still true in rural USofA, kinship matters and for most is the primary part of their identity. In the USofA identity is established around occupation....."Who are you?" answer "I do such and such for a living." This is a very different way to identify self.

A researcher in Figi found that Figians did not have a term for work, they simply described what they were going to do in any particular day, "I'm going to thatch my roof today, going fishing etc. as their work was integral to their living. Unless they carried the cargo of a Social Role i.e. Elder, Tribal Leader etc. their identity had nothing at all to do with their work. Mao said that the identity in the west was bases on economics and is an aberation, that the self is based in terms of the group.

Humans are of course intersted in status. In most cultures status is related to kinship bonds with leaders, elders etc. The Figians defined themselves in the context of "is he a man of peace?" For the British the preoccupation with self surrounds the issue of "Is he a Gentleman?" Status in the USofA is related to occupation and income. High status equals high perceived value, power, worth.

This is a very interesting topic. I am pleased to see the diversity of occupations represented on this board. There are many very unique perspectives here.

Iflyfish

Pappy Jon - 2-21-2008 at 10:21 AM

Botanist by training, Botanic Garden Curator pays the bills.

gringorio - 2-21-2008 at 10:35 AM

This is an interesting thread! I hope to be one of those 'retired' from work, but not play, but for a long time to come I'm a rancher (horses) and occaisional part time ecology student/field tech...

[Edited on 2-22-2008 by gringorio]

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Osprey - 2-21-2008 at 10:53 AM

Flyguy, T.V. game shows will tell you how we see ourselves. On lots of them they let the players tell you, on Jeopardy they don't take any chances, the host tells about the players. One of the questions asked in the green room "tell us something unusual about yourself or some very different thing you once did." Some contestants live such ordinary lives their claim to fame is something like "when I was a kid I ate a toad." Some of us don't spend enought time with self-identification -- that's where marriage counselors come in I guess. I never developed a proper work ethic and My God, I wish now I had moved to Figi when I was about no years old.

SDRonni - 2-21-2008 at 12:34 PM

Retired after 30 years with San Diego County/Superior Court. Hubby retired as Director of Tutorial/Learning Center and part-time math professor at a local community college.

vandenberg - 2-21-2008 at 12:42 PM

One thing stands out.
Only a few simple working men style folks in this bunch.
Lots of them " titled ", some fairly innovative.
Of course, nothing wrong with selfimportance, ask any politician.:biggrin:

capitolkat - 2-21-2008 at 01:13 PM

Here in DC I most often get the Q:- where did you go to law school?- which is the status question. since law school for me was 32 years ago I generally respond - why do you ask? and if they persist I point out that I have a life's work that is more important than my transcript from three decades ago- even though it's nothing I'm ashamed of because people I work with are totally uniterested in that question- only what I can do and what my experience is in a particular area.

so to answer- plumber,former Army officer, former prosecutor, former public defender, litigation attorney, appellate attorney,writer, court official, teacher, public board member, storyteller, football official, and still looking for something to fill in the gaps in my education- and soon to be retired in Baja.

Gadget - 2-21-2008 at 01:13 PM

I just want to take a moment on this thread to thank those who have or will post, for their service to community or country in the criminal, police, fire department, and military services for the rest of us.
God bless you for your service to us and our Country.;)

David K - 2-21-2008 at 01:38 PM

Good point Gadget, as I was trying to think of all the possible jobs to list, I didn't have a couple of the most important ones: National defense and Stay at home parent! Once the poll answers are posted, they cannot be edited... Perhaps we will explore the 'Other' occupations in a new thread, later?

The idea was to let everyone see that all types of folks can be Baja nuts!

Debra - 2-21-2008 at 02:08 PM

Stay at home/HomeSchool Mom/Semi retired Travel Consultant 20yrs.

Bajamatic - 2-21-2008 at 02:13 PM

part time Breakdancing Instructor and Spelunking Guide (yes - at the same time - niche marketing baby). Night Job - Hauling Moonshine.

fishbuck - 2-21-2008 at 05:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vandenberg
One thing stands out.
Only a few simple working men style folks in this bunch.
Lots of them " titled ", some fairly innovative.
Of course, nothing wrong with selfimportance, ask any politician.:biggrin:


That's what I was thinking. Alot of people sucking off the public tit here. Or some other imaginary job. They are good gigs if you can get them I guess.
Ofcourse I'm nothing more than a glorified government worker myself at this time and lucky to have it.
I did spend a good portion of my career building commercial airliners and that was very satisfying.
As for identifying with our jobs? We don't identify by the acomplishments of our families in the US. Why would you?
And if I told you that I was collecting State Disabilty you might think less of me than if I were an Aircraft Inspector.
I mean, personally I don't care what people think of me but alot of people do and that is our society. We want to be thought of as productive members of that society. And when we go to Baja that is one of the things we are trying to get away from too.
But it is always interesting to know how other people make their money.
It's fun to fantasize about creating a Baja job. I'd love to work with Juan and Shari. I will fly people from San Diego to B. Asuncion fo fishing and whale watching.
You can fly into Lindberg field and I send a curtesy car to pick you up and bring you to the private aircraft parking. It will take about 4 hours to fly down.
I guess you can drive it in 1 day (12-14 hours) if you are sadistic but flying is much easier and relaxing. And funner too. Shari can pick us up at the B. Asuncion runway and drop you at her beach house for sunset margaritas. Jaun and I will be busy getting the pangas ready for some awesome yellowtail fishing the next day. You've seen the pictures!
We can also use my place in San Quintin which had super yellowtail and white sea bass fishing last summer. Pedregal has a nice runway and my friend Bill Grandstaff has a beautiful rental house right on Bahia San Quintin. 11 miles from town so very quite. It's about a 5-6 hour drive but a 2 hour flight and you can skip the whole Northern Baja hassle by flying.
Any takers? I can take 4 people plus gear. U2U me.
So that's my dream job. Baja Pilot/Panguerro. Has been for about the last 20 years or so. :)

DENNIS - 2-21-2008 at 05:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fishbuck

So that's my dream job. Baja Pilot/Panguerro. Has been for about the last 20 years or so. :)


Seems as though you've devoted serious fantasy time to your dream, Fish. I have no doubt that it will become a reality. Good luck.

lizard lips - 2-21-2008 at 05:39 PM

Im a Father and a Husband. I still work but that is secondary.

TMW - 2-21-2008 at 05:44 PM

["It's fun to fantasize about creating a Baja job.']

My Baja dream job would to be a service technician on the microwave equipment at the microwave towers up and down Baja. I don't know how long it could last since they've installed fiber optic lines, but I always thought it would be fun.

Tomas Tierra - 2-21-2008 at 06:05 PM

Commercial Fisherman...yup one of "them"

Sustainable, eco friendly fisheries only:yes:

bajadock - 2-21-2008 at 07:49 PM

Enjoying Baja and new friends here.

The question is "What do you do for a living?", which took me a few decades to differentiate v. "What is your job?".

Some think I'm lazy. Others think I'm lucky. All are welcome to share the dream I'm living, as well as my beverage collection.

Time Share, Condo, Used Car Salesman...

Mexray - 2-21-2008 at 08:37 PM

...just thought I'd get your attention....:spingrin:

Actually, I used to run the Parts Dept at the Kenworth Truck Dealer in the SF Bay Area...got to crowded over there!

As the family needed more 'breathing' room, moved out to the San Joaquin Valley and now co-own a small Battery Specialist Shop in Stockton...almost pays the bills, so when things are slow, I try and sneak away to Baja to live on the 'cheap'...but it's a challenge, these days...:O

airmech - 2-21-2008 at 08:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
hey Airmech - is that a bellanca viking , your avatar?
where is it parked?
nice planes, one of my friends in the flyin sams has one, 300 HP and fast!

you should try and make to BBP whales I or II or both next month. there will be so many planes at serenidad over 2 weekends that you can make enough fixing the enevitable problems that crop up to pay for your stay!


Yes, that our Viking at Los Frailes last year. It's a great little baja plane, has great short field takeoff characteristics and has a good range for fuel. Some day we would like to have a shop south of the border. The insurance after 9/11 is killing us up here. Been looking this weekend at property in BOLA. We're charter members of the BBP but miss the old time trips of camping out at some of the more secluded spots in baja.

Phil S - 2-21-2008 at 09:03 PM

Retired 10 years now. Background is finance, insurance, real estate broker, and property investing. And former Boy Scout, DeMoley, Lions Club, Optomist Club, Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge & Moose Lodge. (One must also 'give' besides being a 'taker'!!!) What have you done in "giving" during your life time?

[Edited on 2-22-2008 by Phil S]

vandenberg - 2-21-2008 at 09:06 PM

Quote:
What have you done in "giving" during your life time?



Dished out a lot of BS.:saint::biggrin:

bajadogs - 2-21-2008 at 10:07 PM

Full time milk man and part-time liar.


really - graphic artist

EMAM - 2-21-2008 at 10:11 PM

My wife and I used to own a restaurant/bar before we sold everything we own, and started traveling fulltime.

We figured we needed to do it as young as possible before we would have to go back to work. :lol:

Now you could call us travel writers/photojournalists/ fulltime partiers!!:bounce:

vgabndo - 2-21-2008 at 10:36 PM

Ex-Marine, radio and TV personality, motorcycle mechanic, community college instructor, 26 years in construction, (retirement?) real estate home inspector until the compassionate conservative fixed the economy!:lol:

My fault for not hooking up with the military industrial complex.

Well, my hands may be dirty, but my conscience is clean.

Baja in 16 days!!!!

Not sure how I fit.......here

Baja Bernie - 2-21-2008 at 11:18 PM

Sure hesitated in adding to this thread……….Reason, not sure how I fit
I remember starting working full time when I was 12 (yep! right here in the liberal state of California—folks journeyed from Oklahoma to get away from that crap.
Anyway got married most early to a fantastic lady who stayed at my side for a bunch of years—worked as a truck driver, a heavy equipment operator—left to become a cop because most of my peers, while senior, were mostly alcoholics and I wanted a good paying night job so I could go to college and raise a family—never realized that cops drank a bit too.

Spent some years there and found that I loved people—no that is not unusual for a lot of cops. Spent 15 years as a Captain. had a Real Estate office with my Lady who was a broker Bought a bunch of stuff and became a property manager. Retired from the PD with a bad heart. Built three houses in Baja, The Lady and I danced up and down Baja Norte for many years.

Oh! yeah--I died a couple of time when my heart didn't corporate

Wrote three books on Baja and a ton of poems (no one cares for poems anymore) a bunch of short stories. Just finished my fourth book on Baja…for family and Nomads only.

Now I guess you can say that I am retired…………..but working like hell to keep from getting that label. Guess you can say that I am just an old dog who don’t have the sense to lay down and………………..

Looking forward to a month in Baja Sur in March and April when I can meet a bunch of Nomads that I have only talked to……………Lera and Longlegs top that list…………With Sara….topping everything.

If you have not noticed this old motor is still running!

[Edited on 2-22-2008 by Baja Bernie]

Paulina - 2-21-2008 at 11:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by lizard lips
Im a Father and a Husband. I still work but that is secondary.


Two of the four most important jobs one could hold in their lifetime. If done correctly, the pay off is much higher than any paycheck received.

P<*)))><

mulegemichael - 2-22-2008 at 06:36 AM

Twenty years as a Washington State Park Ranger burned me out so 13 years ago started a lavender farm up in my pueblo of Sequim. Had over a half million folks visit it last summer so we're busy fending off the tourists. Five months in baja makes it almost bearable going north for the summer. Only two more days then back to responsibility. Waaaaa!

BajaRob - 2-22-2008 at 06:39 AM

Retired to Baja in 2002 after 3 years of Air Traffic Control and 30 years of General and Mechanical Contacting mostly with the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies. That provided the opportunity to get even with the government for the terribly low Army pay.

Mexitron - 2-22-2008 at 10:36 AM

Landscaping in OC mostly for 30 years, 20 with my own company, but just got offered a job at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden...so still working with plants but giving the ever creakier body a respite from digging ditches and laying flagstone.

bajalou - 2-22-2008 at 11:30 AM

Congratulations Steve - sounds like a great opportunity for you. Of course, might not give you the vacations you would like.

BajaGeoff - 2-22-2008 at 12:29 PM

I have been selling Mexican auto insurance for the last 5 years.....before that I worked at a production company doing mostly sports and corporate video.

Can't wait to have my own casa in Baja.....

Shimmer - 2-22-2008 at 01:46 PM

Wide spectrum.....outback, fringe dwellers the lot.

I have been a designer/builder of customs homes for 32years Oregon, California Wyoming,Hawaii......now living full time in Todos Santos. Thought I'd be able to retire but the economy has proven differently. Currently we are managing over 20 properties and rentals in TS. After spending two years here, studying the climate, lifestyle and shelter needs....... I am designing and overseeing construction projects. Grounding in yet another chapter. Baja is my home.

I wish I could slow the growth........hopefully TS will lag far behind Cabo and LaPaz

Steve

Sharksbaja - 2-22-2008 at 03:30 PM

Steve, I don't get it. You wish the growth is slow yet you are actively increasing the population and growth factor. Can't have yer cake and eat it too amigo. :no:
I saw the "plan" for the area. Good luck controlling growth along that corridor.
end of pant

fishbuck - 2-22-2008 at 03:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Steve, I don't get it. You wish the growth is slow yet you are actively increasing the population and growth factor. Can't have yer cake and eat it too amigo. :no:
I saw the "plan" for the area. Good luck controlling growth along that corridor.
end of pant

I was thinking the same. But everyone who goes to Baja contributes to growth and developement in some way. Especially if you try to make a living down there. Pretty much the only way is to invite new people to come there and bring money to spend. Some will want to stay and they will need homes etc.
Can't really be stopped. The free market will decide the pace of growth.
If I had the money I would be a land speculator/developer. Maybe sell timeshares in my spare time. And build golf courses too.
Then maybe move to some island in the middle of the Pacific ocean.
Just kidding.

ccholder - 2-22-2008 at 03:50 PM

I work at Oregon State Hospital... where they filmed One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest. Just lovin it!

David K - 2-22-2008 at 04:12 PM

Let's not get off track, this thread is asking Nomads what they do for a living and is not meant for anyone to get judged on what they do. I thank Shimmer for sharing with us... What he does will be done by someone so isn't better if that person is a Baja Nomad?

fishbuck - 2-22-2008 at 04:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Let's not get off track, this thread is asking Nomads what they do for a living and is not meant for anyone to get judged on what they do. I thank Shimmer for sharing with us... What he does will be done by someone so isn't better if that person is a Baja Nomad?


What!!!? We are not allowed to judge people? Man David, you are taking all the fun out.
I applaud Shimmer and all other people smart enough and courageous enough to to try and make a living in Baja.
I wish I was them. They are living the dream.

Neal Johns - 2-22-2008 at 04:41 PM

I could only find three people to hire me in 77 years!

Nine years U.S. Navy (Chief Electronics Technician).

Nine years General Dynamics/Pomona (Senior Electronics Engineer).

20 years Naval Ship Weapons Systems Engineering Station (Electronics Engineer).

Retarded for 18 years!:biggrin:

BMG - 2-22-2008 at 05:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Neal Johns
Retarded for 18 years!:biggrin:


Glad to hear you've found your calling!:lol::lol::lol:

BMG - 2-22-2008 at 05:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Baja Bernie

If you have not noticed this old motor is still running!



Hope you keep passing those emissions tests.

Von - 2-22-2008 at 07:18 PM

35 yrs surfer, 20 yrs trail runner, 14 yrs HUsband ,11 yrs Daddy,

6 yrs Navy and 8 yrs Car sales finance and what not, to the present and

Ihave another 25yrs to go to retirement......

BCSTech - 2-23-2008 at 12:45 AM

Electrical and communications contractor for first 8 years

Satellite TV, Internet and computer guy for last 20

Solar electric guy for last 3

Past, present, and future musician

Steve&Debby - 2-23-2008 at 11:23 AM

Third generation water well driller/pump installer,equipment operator.Wife is a controller for a school district.

Mango - 2-23-2008 at 03:46 PM

I generally drill holes in concrete for various civil engineering firms. I've worked on projects ranging from sewer treatment plants to the Benica bridge in the SF Bay Area.

Sometimes its a great job; other times it sucks. It's work. But I get to work on some fun stuff and dangle in the fresh air from some big bridges on occasion, so I enjoy it. It beats working behind a desk and I make enough money to take a lot of time off and enjoy life.

I wasn't born to work. I was born to enjoy life.

oladulce - 2-23-2008 at 03:54 PM

Been a nurse for a long time but I've been surfing even longer.

Became a nurse so I could surf, and remained a nurse so I could travel.

Now I count the minutes til we retire (1 yr 3 mo) and get out of here for good at which time I will stop with the nursing.

Oh, sick and injured people are OK I guess, but there are waves out there to be ridden and I've gotta get some before I'm too old to paddle.

windgrrl - 2-23-2008 at 04:45 PM

Registered Nurse - Mental Health.

Will work for margaritas.

Mexitron - 2-23-2008 at 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by bajalou
Congratulations Steve - sounds like a great opportunity for you. Of course, might not give you the vacations you would like.


Thanks Lou. Yah, the vacation thing--don't know quite how to work that out yet but this seemed to be the place to be for now so I'll give it a try--haven't worked for the man for a loooong time!

Desertsurfergal - 2-23-2008 at 09:43 PM

Oladulce....well put on the statement of waves to be ridden. So true!!!
My husband and I work for a private ambulance Co. We are a paramedic/E.M.T. team on the same rig. We have a 48/96 shift and on those 4 days off, we're off to Cali or Baja surfing.:yes:

ElFaro - 2-23-2008 at 10:40 PM

I have worked for the electric utility in San Diego for the past 30+ years. The area I work in is the high voltage electric transmission line network where bulk electricity is shipped. We work closely with the Comission Federal Electricidad (CFE) Baja Division on a daily basis as they sell/buy power to/from Southwestern Utilities. I could tell you some interesting information about CFE and how their electric transmission systems are setup in Baja!

BCSTech - 2-24-2008 at 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by ElFaro
I could tell you some interesting information about CFE and how their electric transmission systems are setup in Baja!
Would really be interested to hear it. Start another thread.

bajadave1 - 2-24-2008 at 06:26 AM

retired aircraft mech. esposa es retired flight attendant.

Skipjack Joe - 2-24-2008 at 08:15 AM

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Originally posted by Neal Johns
I could only find three people to hire me in 77 years!

Nine years U.S. Navy (Chief Electronics Technician).

Nine years General Dynamics/Pomona (Senior Electronics Engineer).

20 years Naval Ship Weapons Systems Engineering Station (Electronics Engineer).

Retarded for 18 years!:biggrin:


You forgot to mention your career as an aridologist!

turtleandtoad - 2-24-2008 at 09:18 AM

IC Tech, Diver, & Reactor Operator - USN; Field Engineer - Xerox Computers; Maintenance Department Manager - Travelodge Int. Owner/Operator Bar & Restaurant, Monterey (Cannery Row), CA. CWO-4, Eng - USCG (Ret); Owner/Operator 50ft Salmon Troller, Neah Bay, WA. Senior Electrical/Electronics Systems Designer for two international Marine Engine/Naval Arch. firms. Owner MTS (marine consulting firm). Retired 2003 & went Full-Time RVing. Now Summer Workamper and Winter Texan with annual trips into Mexico.

turtleandtoad - 2-24-2008 at 10:24 AM

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Originally posted by grover
So many impressive and moving stories and backgrounds on here...

You've lived quite a life so far, turtleandtoad. Nice website


Thanks, it's a little:?: out of date, but I never seem to have time to update it. I've got more than a year of travel and a 1000 more photos to post yet.:wow:

sylens - 2-24-2008 at 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by turtleandtoad
IC Tech, Diver, & Reactor Operator - USN; Field Engineer - Xerox Computers; Maintenance Department Manager - Travelodge Int. Owner/Operator Bar & Restaurant, Monterey (Cannery Row), CA. CWO-4, Eng - USCG (Ret); Owner/Operator 50ft Salmon Troller, Neah Bay, WA. Senior Electrical/Electronics Systems Designer for two international Marine Engine/Naval Arch. firms. Owner MTS (marine consulting firm). Retired 2003 & went Full-Time RVing. Now Summer Workamper and Winter Texan with annual trips into Mexico.


cannery row. yum what a fine restaurant. when were you the owner?? mid 90s by any chance?

XRPhlang - 2-24-2008 at 11:22 AM

Restaurant owner / Chef (hey Sharksbaja, "where ya at")
I've had the Bon Temps Creole Cafe in San Luis Obispo, CA for 13 years. They tell me the foods pretty good. Special deal for Nomads. I'm able to steel away enough time to go to Baja 3-4 times a year.
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