BajaNomad

Breaking the Law

BajaWarrior - 1-29-2009 at 04:09 PM

Oh man, your a (your friend) is a real law breaker, I only break 17 of the 18 laws you've posted...

Barry A. - 1-29-2009 at 04:10 PM

MY GOD, man!!!!!---what is WRONG with you???? I have NEVER done ANY of those things while in Mexico!!!!!

:o:lol::o:lol::o:lol::o:lol::biggrin:

Bajaboy - 1-29-2009 at 04:31 PM

Thought you were talking about me for a minute...then I realized that I don't pull a boat. Whew!

Debra - 1-29-2009 at 04:37 PM

18, vino smuggling) your "friend" should be jailed for not sharing with your neighbor!!!!!

fishbuck - 1-29-2009 at 04:44 PM

So when are you going to get to the part where he broke the law?

desertcpl - 1-29-2009 at 05:01 PM

really this is what makes Mexico,, its the charm of it all,, I remember about 10 years ago,, we was in Mulege having dinner,, in came a Highway patrol man (mexican) set down for dinner and ordered a few beers,,
now am I going to complain,, and is he going to be waiting for me after i had dinner and a few drinks,, think not,, as long as was not acting like a jerk

woody with a view - 1-29-2009 at 05:10 PM

damn, you are living the dream...:lol:

mtgoat666 - 1-29-2009 at 05:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Santiago

2. Opens first beer of the trip at the first turnout east of Hiway 1 on the 45 mile road to BOLA.

He thinks you folks who pee-and-moan about these things need to get a life.


My neighbor won't quit moaning and get a life after his wife died in an encounter with one of you DWI guys. He's still looking for a life. What a loser, eh?

DENNIS - 1-29-2009 at 05:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mtgoat666
My neighbor won't quit moaning and get a life after his wife died in an encounter with one of you DWI guys. He's still looking for a life. What a loser, eh?


No. He's doing exactly what he should be doing, grieving and lamenting and dying a slow death of his own because his life died when his wife did.
On the other hand, he could get on with what's left of his own life and try to enjoy something.
Nothing like this has ever happened to me so I'm not really sure how I would react. Doesn't sound like fun...that's for sure.

Debra - 1-29-2009 at 06:07 PM

Santiago isn't one of "you DWI guys" he is a very considerate and thoughtful neighbor to whom I've never even seen tipsy in 8yrs.

Personally, I rarely drink beer, but, everytime I pull into Bahia I buy one Pacifico at Xitllali for the 4 1/2mile ride home. Does that make me a DWI gal?

I don't think a couple of beers for the 45 mile drive home is anything that anyone in the same traffic pattern would be concerned about.

I'm really sorry about your friend, but, don't paint with that wide of brush please.

805gregg - 1-29-2009 at 06:34 PM

What laws? You can buy yourself out of any of it.

Judgements being made

Packoderm - 1-29-2009 at 06:53 PM

1. Does not declare every last bit of income each year. -Arrogant

2. Opens first beer of the trip at the first turnout east of Hiway 1 on the 45 mile road to BOLA. -Arrogant

3. Generally has to pee at this point so goes on the side of the road (e pluribus unum). -Arrogant

4. Repeats 2 and 3 on 4th turnout. -Arrogant

5. Drives over 80KPH on the wide open spaces with the yellow line up his arse. -Arrogant

6. Drives truck with boat attached over the beach to launch. -Arrogant

7. Drinks beer out of a paper cup at taco stand in town (paper cup is at the request of the taco lady but he still thinks it's illegal). -Arrogant

8. Will occasionally not declare stuff in truck or boat crossing the border, both ways. Last trip answered "No" to the question, "Any plant material?" with cactus parts strewn all over the dash :rolleyes: -Arrogant

9. Will pull boat up to deserted beach and get a dozen clams or so. -Arrogant

10. Once attempted a spot of whoopie on said beach but learned that K-Y and sand just don't mix.:( Still, he's sure the attempt was illegal. -Arrogant

11. Often trolls with 2 rods out while by himself. This is a little sticky as he does always carry his buddy's annual fishing license - you know, 1 rod per license but probably illegal. -Arrogant

12. Does construction on small cabin without permits. Of any kind. At all. Notices that no one else does either. -Arrogant
13. Has gotten pretty lackadaisical about coming to a complete stop at stops signs after getting rear-ended by a surprised and somewhat nonplussed Mexican who expressed wonder as to why anyone would actually even slow down at this particular intersection. -Arrogant

14. Noticed the warm smell of colitas and did not rush to the nearest authority to report. -Arrogant

15. Has dug up small plants here and there in the desert and replanted them at his cabin. -Arrogant

16. Once left a dirt road and made a new dirt road as the old dirt road was just too freaking washboardy. -Arrogant

17. Collects shells and takes them back to the cabin to sit around. Takes some back to la otro lado as a memento. -Arrogant

18. Brings wine - way, way more than 3 liters, lots of meat, computers and computer parts, clothes, baseball stuff, dog food south to leave with folks who might enjoy or use them. -Arrogant

Anyway, these are all the ways he can think of that he's broken the laws but knowing him, I'm sure there are others. He thinks you folks who pee-and-moan about these things need to get a life. -Arrogant

pachoderm

desertcpl - 1-29-2009 at 07:17 PM

I agree,, good god,, some people need to get a life,, relax

woody with a view - 1-29-2009 at 07:23 PM

i see #3 as necessary. drunk or not. would you hold your water for an hour? liar!

i see #9 as smart. i must be arrogant, also.

Santiago - 1-29-2009 at 07:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody in ob
i see #3 as necessary. drunk or not. would you hold your water for an hour? liar!

i see #9 as smart. i must be arrogant, also.


A few years ago I picked up my buddy in Fresno for our annual trip south and the first thing he told me was that he had prostrate cancer and was having the surgery when he got back. The whole thing turned out great but the result is we now make a lot of stops as he just can't go more than an hour or so. Not a lot of banos out there. In fact, if I recall, the law says something like 'eliminating in public view'. The obvious reason is that humans will have to go #s 1&2 without a w/c about. I bet even Oldlady has done this, and I don't say that lightly.
My point is that most of us have done some of these things and some of us have done most. So what.
Thanks Deb, but you're not very observant.........

Bajahowodd - 1-29-2009 at 11:28 PM

And no one has ever done any of these things North of the border???

ELINVESTIG8R - 1-30-2009 at 05:58 AM



[Edited on 1-30-2009 by ELINVESTI8]

The Gull - 1-30-2009 at 07:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajahowodd
And no one has ever done any of these things North of the border???


Yes, last week.

4baja - 1-30-2009 at 07:18 AM

your opening that beer way too late in the trip! can you say leaveing my driveway celebrating with a tecate and cigar?

David A. - 1-30-2009 at 09:45 AM

Stevo,
For some reason I believe you.:P;D

EnseNADAslim - 1-30-2009 at 09:48 AM

I'm just glad none of his law breaking included
1. taking empty said bottle or can of adult beverage and throwing it out the window.
2. Following cans or bottles, the empty contents of lunch is thrown out the window
3. Oil and filters from changing oil in Car, Truck, or boat is left on the roadside.

Or,,,,hummmm would that even be breaking the law in Mexico, you'd never know it... I might take part in some of your Lawlessness in Feb. when we depart Ensenada and head to Mulege---thanks for the list.

[Edited on 1-30-2009 by EnseNADAslim]

Steve&Debby - 1-30-2009 at 09:55 AM

GUILTY, of having fun and not bothering anyone when we are on vacation when in Baja.

Packoderm,I thought there was only 10 comandments:lol::lol::lol:

motoged - 1-30-2009 at 01:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Santiago
The recent thread on beach driving got me to thinking about all the ways a guy I know pretty well (nosce te ipsum) breaks the law:....<snip...
14. Noticed the warm smell of colitas and did not rush to the nearest authority to report.


Santiago,
Thank you for improving my Spanish vocabulary:light::lol::saint::

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=colitas

Now I don't have to sound like a beer commercial if I were to ever say "This bud's for you"

:cool:

shari - 1-30-2009 at 01:35 PM

hey Motog, that's a pretty cool idea for a dictionary...gracias paisano....geez, when I learned this song, I asked all my mexican plant specialis friends what colitas was....no wonder they didnt know.

55steve - 1-30-2009 at 01:36 PM

I see no problems here...sounds like you were talking about me.

ELINVESTIG8R - 1-30-2009 at 01:40 PM

Goes to show you how out of touch with that culture I am.
I thought "Colitas" meant something like:

"Nalgas" "Nalgitas" "Nalgotas" Etc.

shari - 1-30-2009 at 05:54 PM

Hey santiago...I've been thinking of ones you forgot..how bout bringing used clothes down for needy families...and computers!!!

Oso - 1-30-2009 at 06:10 PM

Sobornar a un oficial de la ley es en si un delito.

BajaGringo - 1-30-2009 at 07:03 PM

This sounds like a discussion out of an ethics class I took years back. You really can learn how many different shades of gray exist...


:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Woooosh - 1-30-2009 at 07:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Packoderm
1. Does not declare every last bit of income each year. -Arrogant

2. Opens first beer of the trip at the first turnout east of Hiway 1 on the 45 mile road to BOLA. -Arrogant

3. Generally has to pee at this point so goes on the side of the road (e pluribus unum). -Arrogant

4. Repeats 2 and 3 on 4th turnout. -Arrogant

5. Drives over 80KPH on the wide open spaces with the yellow line up his arse. -Arrogant

6. Drives truck with boat attached over the beach to launch. -Arrogant

7. Drinks beer out of a paper cup at taco stand in town (paper cup is at the request of the taco lady but he still thinks it's illegal). -Arrogant

8. Will occasionally not declare stuff in truck or boat crossing the border, both ways. Last trip answered "No" to the question, "Any plant material?" with cactus parts strewn all over the dash :rolleyes: -Arrogant

9. Will pull boat up to deserted beach and get a dozen clams or so. -Arrogant

10. Once attempted a spot of whoopie on said beach but learned that K-Y and sand just don't mix.:( Still, he's sure the attempt was illegal. -Arrogant

11. Often trolls with 2 rods out while by himself. This is a little sticky as he does always carry his buddy's annual fishing license - you know, 1 rod per license but probably illegal. -Arrogant

12. Does construction on small cabin without permits. Of any kind. At all. Notices that no one else does either. -Arrogant
13. Has gotten pretty lackadaisical about coming to a complete stop at stops signs after getting rear-ended by a surprised and somewhat nonplussed Mexican who expressed wonder as to why anyone would actually even slow down at this particular intersection. -Arrogant

14. Noticed the warm smell of colitas and did not rush to the nearest authority to report. -Arrogant

15. Has dug up small plants here and there in the desert and replanted them at his cabin. -Arrogant

16. Once left a dirt road and made a new dirt road as the old dirt road was just too freaking washboardy. -Arrogant

17. Collects shells and takes them back to the cabin to sit around. Takes some back to la otro lado as a memento. -Arrogant

18. Brings wine - way, way more than 3 liters, lots of meat, computers and computer parts, clothes, baseball stuff, dog food south to leave with folks who might enjoy or use them. -Arrogant

Anyway, these are all the ways he can think of that he's broken the laws but knowing him, I'm sure there are others. He thinks you folks who pee-and-moan about these things need to get a life. -Arrogant


I was hoping for some witty commentary- if any. :biggrin:

Are those things really illegal?

Humboldt Chris and Robin - 1-30-2009 at 07:38 PM

wow, most of us could be real buddies in one of those really pretty prisons we pass on the road - the one down by Santa Rosalia comes to mind! I do all those things while exhibiting some self-control, since I am traveling in another country. Those shells in my yard (and those dried cholla trunks), well I picked them up off the beaches of Humboldt County!

The beauty of Baja is no one gives a rats ass if you engage in minor and unobtrusive behavior that affects no one and nothing. Unlike some people in my own community who can't keep their noses out of it!

BajaGringo - 1-30-2009 at 09:54 PM

Good night. Were we keeping you up past your bedtime???