BajaNomad - Ushering Out the Old Year

Ushering Out the Old Year

Pompano - 1-1-2009 at 09:57 PM

Some last moment looks at Coyote Bay, December 2008 as the New Year takes over.

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COYOTE CAMPING BEACH

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COYOTE BEACH HOT SPRINGS AND TUB

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A COLD SUNRISE IN DECEMBER

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A WARMER SUNRISE IN DECEMBER

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ENJOYING A MORNING PADDLE IN THE AQUARIUM

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THE MOORING TREE (EARL STANLEY GARNER'S TREE)

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NOLS KAYAKING CLASS

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BURROS BEACH AND THE Z-TRAIL

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COCOS BEACH

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SANTISPAC BEACH

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AND THIS LAST ONE IS JUST A BIT NORTH OF COYOTE, BUT IT LOOKS NICE TOO, SO HERE IT IS...SAN DIEGO HARBOR AT DAWN
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!i]

[Edited on 1-2-2009 by Pompano]

Sharksbaja - 1-1-2009 at 10:06 PM

Very nice, thanks.
Btw, I've always wondered wherethat z-trail leads. Can you tell us or do we have to hike up and see?

docsmom - 1-1-2009 at 11:30 PM

Lovely photos Pompano. Many thanks!
This is why I keep logging on to this site.

oladulce - 1-2-2009 at 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
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COCOS BEACH

Pompano-

Why is Playa Cocos is called "Cocos"?
I don't recall ever seeing trees there and with the mangles behind the beach , it doesn't seem like a place where palms once grew.

woody with a view - 1-2-2009 at 07:33 AM

and,

is santispac REALLY deserted or is this from august?

Ken Bondy - 1-2-2009 at 07:53 AM

Beautiful portfolio Roger, thanks, and Happy New Year!!

Acuity - 1-2-2009 at 08:34 AM

I really enjoy your photos, Pompano. Look forward to more in 2009!

DENNIS - 1-2-2009 at 08:58 AM

Thanks Roger........Great shots.

Iflyfish - 1-2-2009 at 09:02 AM

Boy those pics sure feel good!

Iflyfish

Pompano - 1-2-2009 at 09:49 AM

LAST PHOTOS IS THIS THREAD...sorry I could not get all these in my first post, but I am slooooow this morning.
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Corky, that old Z-trail up the mountain is just that..we were told a couple different stories..one a track for early motorcyle hill climbers. Another a long-ago training course for padres. :rolleyes:

I went up there many years ago..tried it in my CJ-5, never made it, a tire killer.

oladulce, at one time there were palms there..as in most of the Conception Bay beaches. There are still a few places on the other side of the peninsula where the palms are still left unmolested.

woody in ob..august? Yes, Santispac was REALLY deserted when I took that photo dated 12-18-08. Santispac today has a dozen campers max and still pretty much deserted compared to years gone by.
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To avoid a really long post here's some more DECEMBER photos of Coyote Bay...a few changes here and there.
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THREE WISE MEN CALL ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

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HILLSIDE BETWEEN SANTISPAC AND POSADA

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NEW ARRIVALS TO COYOTE COVE

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DRIVING DOWN TO POSADA ..past hilltop home of Nomad aguaholic..rest in peace old compadre.

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TENNIS ANYONE? I pulled an achilles tendon on the old potholed court in 1987 and ended a promising mediocre career.

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Santispac hot tubs....yecchh! Only for the brave..

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SANTISPAC LAGOON
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NARANJOS NEIGHBORHOOD

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ECOMUNDO DESERTED NOW

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SHRINE OF THE BAY

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OLD COYOTE VETERAN AT ANCHOR.."BEAGLE" Named after Darwins 'Beagle'

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And to FINISH...SOME SKIES IN DECEMBER.
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HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED YOURSELVES IN 2008!

[Edited on 1-3-2009 by Pompano]

Natalie Ann - 1-2-2009 at 10:01 AM

What a wonderful goodbye to the old and welcome in to the new! Thanks for the pictures, Pompano... they've helped to fill my morning with smiles.

Nena

DENNIS - 1-2-2009 at 01:03 PM

Roger....
There's enough quality stuff here for a full calendar. All you have to do is add the days and dates.

Thanks.

Other side of zig zag

roundtuit - 1-2-2009 at 03:22 PM

Ends near Posada Concepion. Was told used during the construction of the new road

Crap, Roger...

Mexray - 1-2-2009 at 10:37 PM

...just another few shi!!y days in paradise...

While up here in Nor-Cal, our gas meter's wheels are turnin', furnace is burnin' almost 24/7, and the ground's so wet the dog won't hunt... :smug:

And if that isn't enough, I just got a notice from my favorite Cigar supplier, JR cigar, that they expect a new tax law called 'S-chip' (State Children's Health Insurance Program) to be passed quickly by the incoming Demo's...as proposed it would raise the cost of cigars by 53% of the 'wholesale' price with a cap of $3.00 PER CIGAR!!! The cigar lobby is hoping to bring enough pressure to bear to get the cap set at no greater than $1.00 PER CIGAR!! President Bush vetoed twice, laws last year that would have put this 53% tax in effect! JR Cigar believes that with BO moving into the White House, you can bet your last dollar on this ugly tax becoming a reality!!! Better stock up on your favorite stogies now! JR is offering great discounts on inventory of popular cigars in some of the slower moving sizes...got to get outside and puff, puff away... :lol:

How's that for 'Change'...be careful what you ask for...

Bajahowodd - 1-2-2009 at 11:24 PM

Wonderful pix. Makes me want to get in the rig and drive.

Could not resist one more..a 'Before and After' for the New Year.

Pompano - 1-3-2009 at 03:12 AM

CHANGING TIMES....Nostalgia is taking over, folks.

The subject pooch here is Cedrik the Derelict, a resident community beach dog at Coyote Bay. She is loved by us all...and vice versa.

2005 - Cedrik 3 years ago on my patio:
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2008 - Cedrik last week on my patio:
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---okay, okay..that's the last...I promise. :rolleyes:

Cypress - 1-3-2009 at 05:59 AM

Pompano, Thanks for all the photos and Happy New Year!

CaboRon - 1-5-2009 at 12:42 PM

Sharksbaja - 1-5-2009 at 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mexray
JR Cigar believes that with BO moving into the White House, you can bet your last dollar on this ugly tax becoming a reality!!! Better stock up on your favorite stogies now! JR is offering great discounts on inventory of popular cigars in some of the slower moving sizes...got to get outside and puff, puff away... :lol:

How's that for 'Change'...be careful what you ask for...

Isn't Barrack a smoker?

vandenberg - 1-5-2009 at 01:06 PM

Mexray,

Don't puff,puff.
Heard Clinton had the same cigar for years.