Hook - 5-30-2008 at 03:02 PM
In all likelihood, this will be my last post from my jobsite at Saddleback College in Alta California. I am literally walking out the door and into
retirement after 2 months shy of 30 years here.
Our initial travels will take us to Colorado for some preparation for our ultimate move to the State of Sonora. We expect to be based out of San
Carlos by mid July.
I guess this means my participation on the subject of Baja will diminish tremendously. I've also discontinued internet access at home (there is
virtually nothing that hasnt been sold off anyway) so a period of silence is likely.
And, of course, the OFF TOPIC area is really not suited to supplying info about the mainland............BTW, what ever became of that idea of allowing
posts related to the mainland in it's own separate area?
Anyway, my wife and I look forward (with some trepidation) to the challenges of living in a trailer while building SOMETHING on our lot; challenges
that may of you have been through. We hope to share the ins and outs of fideicomisos, banking, bartering, b-tching, etc. from our mainland
perspective.....subject to the wishes of Doug and Hose A.
And as far as fishing goes, well, the same fish that swim by Baja also swim by the mainland so they are fair game and fair for discourse on Nomads as
well. We'll provide some private boaters reports from over here in the fishing section.
We're hoping that within a year, we might be available as a stop for Nomads on their way south of the Guaymas/SC area. We'll let the board know when
this might be possible.
Hasta la escrita, amigos, if that's a phrase. Another chapter in our lives is about to begin.
PJ, Shelly and Hunter, the neurotic Labrador/Border collie mix.
ELINVESTIG8R - 5-30-2008 at 03:13 PM
Hook,
Good luck in your retirement my Brother. May you and your wife have all the luck you need to “Git-r-Done.” Hurry back over here as soon as you can.
Your “La Baja” Nomad Amigo
David.
elgatoloco - 5-30-2008 at 03:14 PM
Good luck and safe travels!
Look forward to hearing from you down the road.
-Mateo
BajaWarrior - 5-30-2008 at 03:46 PM
Hook,
Good luck with your new project and congradulations on your retirement. It was truly a pleasure in meeting you at the ball game in April.
BajaWarrior
Paulina - 5-30-2008 at 03:55 PM
Congratulations! I bet that is going to be a weird feeling, walking out of your job place for the last time. I did it after 20 years in the same
place, 30 years is quite a stint.
Good luck, safe travels and I will be looking for your name to pop up here with tales from your new life when ever you get the chance.
Saludos!
Paulina <*)))><
Cypress - 5-30-2008 at 04:07 PM
Congratulations and good luck.
David K - 5-30-2008 at 04:33 PM
Best wishes Hook! I don't care if you are not in Baja, because you are on the Sea of Cortez, so please post to us on occaision!
BornFisher - 5-30-2008 at 04:42 PM
Congrats Hook!!! I know you researched everything completely, so that tells me San Carlos must be THE place!!! Good luck, may our paths cross again
sometime!!
vgabndo - 5-30-2008 at 05:06 PM
Hey PJ:
All the best to you man. I'll be watching for your "return". Cath and I will be passing your way SOONER than later.
I have an honorary brother in Mazatlan.
All the best of luck.
Perry
[Edited on 5-31-2008 by vgabndo]
DENNIS - 5-30-2008 at 05:14 PM
Best of everything for you an yours Capt. Hook. It's been a pleasure. I'll miss your qualified comments.
Stay in touch, if possible. I'd like to hear about the mainland. I'm ready for a move.
CaboRon - 5-30-2008 at 07:35 PM
Wishing you both the very best ... and I sincerely wish you will realize your dream .
Please let us know how you are doing once in a while.
Take Care,
CaboRon
Bob H - 5-30-2008 at 07:45 PM
PJ... WOW, the time has come! The best to you and Shelly from Bob and Audrey H. We enjoyed camping with you guys in El Rosario a couple/three years
ago. Can't wait to read about your next adventure in Sonora!
Bob H
debindesert - 5-30-2008 at 07:54 PM
Wishing you the best on your adventure in life.
-Deb
BajaKeela - 5-30-2008 at 08:39 PM
Congratulations... I wish you many happy years of retirement..as we are having..We have been retired for 18 years now ..Never spent a cold winter
since then ..Baja ..here we come ...again ..
fdt - 5-31-2008 at 08:39 AM
Bienvenido a México mi amigo Hook. Y bienvenido a Sonora,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=J2Ntog4UZz0
Pompano - 5-31-2008 at 09:22 AM
PJ, I am happy to read this...means you and Shelley found that certain great spot you have researching. There are Bajas everywhere...very glad you
found yours. Buene suerte, amigo...Live it..and report your times.
And say hello to my rooster-busting pal at the bash.
Jack Swords - 5-31-2008 at 11:17 AM
Hook...sorry to see you go (off the board). Hope you post some more. Really appreciated your reasoned postings. Enjoy retirement in San Carlos. We
sometimes sail up from La Paz, nice community! Hope you finally got that ham license, if not get it from the US and have reciprocal license in
Mexico. Hope to talk to you and the ham bands. Best of everything!
CaboMagic - 5-31-2008 at 11:57 AM
We too send congratulations .. its always been an enlightening pleasure to communicate with you ... we look forward to reading wonderful stories of
your new chapters PJ .. you're marchin' to the beat of your own drum! Bravo! Safe travels and happiness always ~ Tommy & Lori
Sharksbaja - 5-31-2008 at 12:27 PM
Tight lines Hook. Tho we never met I've always appreciated your intelligent contributions and want to thank you. Thanks and good luck. Corky
Neal Johns - 6-1-2008 at 07:38 AM
Hook,
Never got to know you, but will miss your posts (you earned the right to sneak one in now and then - no matter where you live 
). Keep us informed.
Neal Johns
Hook - 6-10-2008 at 02:05 PM
To those of you who have sent me u2us about my email, hang in there for a few more days. I'll be back in touch with the world when we hit Denver on
Friday.
No time now as we are in a library in Granby, Colo.
Thanks for the supportive words, all!