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Be on the lookout for a U-haul truck

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Pescador - 3-7-2009 at 02:54 PM

I just received an e-mail from Brenda Goodson who owns Las Casitas Motel in Santa Rosalia. Seems that last night a U-haul truck with an overhead pulled in to her motel and as they were signing up for a motel they asked how far away Arizona was. Seems that they entered Mexico at Tijuana and thought that would be a shortcut to Phoenix, Arizona which is their desitination. When Brenda was talking to them the woman, who is the driver, pointed south towards Mulege and said, "That is north isn't it, and how far is it to Phoenix." The two travelers are over 80 years old and the woman is doing all of the driving since the man is unable to drive and may be suffering from a little Alzheimer's Disease. They had no map, do not know a word of spanish, and could hardly believe that they had ended up in Mexico. Now can you imagine going through the checkpoints, clearing the infamous Federal Highway tent at San Ignacio, buying gas, eating, getting motel rooms, and ending up in Santa Rosalia.
Brenda gave them a map with as much information as she could come up with to try to get them to Tecate. She did not know if they had passports or anything.
So, if any of you nomads are out there traveling and see a U-haul overhead truck and the occupants looks dazed and lost maybe you can give them a hand and point them in the right direction.
They did indicate that they were members of the Jehovah's Witness church and that Jehovah was guiding them.

Bajahowodd - 3-7-2009 at 03:18 PM

Too weird to not be true. Yet, so improbable on many levels.

mtgoat666 - 3-7-2009 at 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador
I just received an e-mail from Brenda Goodson who owns Las Casitas Motel in Santa Rosalia. Seems that last night a U-haul truck with an overhead pulled in to her motel and as they were signing up for a motel they asked how far away Arizona was. Seems that they entered Mexico at Tijuana and thought that would be a shortcut to Phoenix, Arizona which is their desitination. When Brenda was talking to them the woman, who is the driver, pointed south towards Mulege and said, "That is north isn't it, and how far is it to Phoenix." The two travelers are over 80 years old and the woman is doing all of the driving since the man is unable to drive and may be suffering from a little Alzheimer's Disease. They had no map, do not know a word of spanish, and could hardly believe that they had ended up in Mexico. Now can you imagine going through the checkpoints, clearing the infamous Federal Highway tent at San Ignacio, buying gas, eating, getting motel rooms, and ending up in Santa Rosalia.
Brenda gave them a map with as much information as she could come up with to try to get them to Tecate. She did not know if they had passports or anything.
So, if any of you nomads are out there traveling and see a U-haul overhead truck and the occupants looks dazed and lost maybe you can give them a hand and point them in the right direction.
They did indicate that they were members of the Jehovah's Witness church and that Jehovah was guiding them.

Giving a map to a confused, lost elderly person and turning them lose to find their way home. Sounds like someone should have tried harder to right a bad situation.

BMG - 3-7-2009 at 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador

Jehovah was guiding them.

I'm surprised he doesn't know where Phoenix is.

Packoderm - 3-7-2009 at 03:37 PM

I'd tell them to not drink the water, and everything else should turn out fine as long as they have enough money. Once they hit Cabo, they should know enough to turn around.

Then I wouldn't worry

Dave - 3-7-2009 at 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador
They did indicate that they were members of the Jehovah's Witness church and that Jehovah was guiding them.

I'm sure he speaks Spanish and probably has an FMT.

I'll ask but...

Dave - 3-7-2009 at 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by BMG

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Originally posted by Pescador

Jehovah was guiding them.

I'm surprised he doesn't know where Phoenix is.

I'm not sure he's up on Greek mythology.

Bajahowodd - 3-7-2009 at 03:51 PM

Actually, this is a new cartel trick. Truck was loaded with "cargo". They learned it from seeing Muslim extremists enlisting women as suicide bombers.

CaboRon - 3-7-2009 at 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Actually, this is a new cartel trick. Truck was loaded with "cargo". They learned it from seeing Muslim extremists enlisting women as suicide bombers.

DENNIS - 3-7-2009 at 04:38 PM

This is how Urban Folklore is born. Two hundred years from now, the truck will still be roaming Baja, stopping here and there for burgers and beer, then disappearing into the night with new maps and driving in the wrong direction.

ELINVESTIG8R - 3-7-2009 at 04:42 PM

It will be called "The Phantom U-Haul which will be used to scare the kids while driving through Baja. "Be good kids or The Phantom U-Haul couple will come and take you away." Something on the lines of the story of La Llorona. I know that one scared me as a kid. I would not go to the well at night to get water!

No beer!

Dave - 3-7-2009 at 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
This is how Urban Folklore is born. Two hundred years from now, the truck will still be roaming Baja, stopping here and there for burgers and beer,

Jehovah don't like that.

New Nomads????

bajaguy - 3-7-2009 at 04:47 PM

Somebody should sign them up as "You-Haul".....will be an outstanding trip report....just hope they take photos, use correct spelling of Baja locations and hopefully GPS locations.... :lol:

DENNIS - 3-7-2009 at 04:47 PM

I meant Root Beer.

Paulina - 3-7-2009 at 05:21 PM

Maybe Jehovah had different plans for them, but just hasn't told them yet, or didn't say it loud enough?

Yeah, he's just messin' with 'em

Dave - 3-7-2009 at 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by Paulina
Maybe Jehovah had different plans for them, but just hasn't told them yet, or didn't say it loud enough?

Jehovah likes to do that. What a comedian!

bajaguy - 3-7-2009 at 05:33 PM

Maybe they are on the lam from the Jehovah's Witness Protection Program???

[Edited on 3-8-2009 by bajaguy]

Bajahowodd - 3-7-2009 at 05:37 PM

All the kidding aside, if the story is true as first posted, these folks need help.

BajaGringo - 3-7-2009 at 06:11 PM

What struck me as improbable about this story is that there is absolutely no way a Uhaul with an overhead would just pass through San Ysidro or Otay. The customs guys at the border would be all over them with any kind of truck that size...

Pescador - 3-7-2009 at 07:51 PM

No the story is true. Brenda spent as much time as she could with the people and they were not aware enough of the gravity of their situation and refused to talk to anybody and try to solve their problem. She spent quite awhile with them and told them where to fill up with gas and that kind of thing. When she went in to town later they were at the gas station looking a little dazed and when she talked to them to ask what was going on, they indicated that they were waiting for instructions from Jehovah.
I understand the postion that someone should help these folks out, which was why I posted this note. I am in Colorado with my own fish to fry and Brenda has a business to run, and the last time I checked the social services office for wayward people in Santa Rosalia was closed. I thought that perhaps that if someone was headed north and sees the truck they might check on them or ask if they would like to follow you for awhile. The outpouring of help when Diver was stuck in El Rosario was a good indication of the spirit of helpfulness normally exhibited on this board and God forbid if it were your parents or grandparents in this kind of a situation.

Pescador - 3-7-2009 at 08:00 PM

Here are some copies of the e-mails I have:

YOU WILL LOVE THIS ONE. A COUPLE ABOUT 80 ISH JUST ARRIVED WITH A U-HAUL OVER HEAD UNIT. I ASKED HERE WHERE THEY ARE GOING NORTH OR SOUTH. SHE SAID NORTH AND THEN POINTED SOUTH. THAT IS NORTH RIGHT. NO THAT IS NORTH AS I POINTED TO NORTH. WHERE ARE YOU COMING FROM LA PAZ. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO. TO ARIZONA SHE SAYS. CAN I GET THERE FROM HERE. YAHHHHH. HOW DID YOU GET HERE, ON THE FERRY? NO WE TOOK A WRONG TURN IN TIJUANA AND THOUGHT WE COULD GET TO ARIZONA FROM HERE.

I ASKED HER IF SHE HAD A MAP, DAH. NO. I SHOWED HERE WHERE SHE WAS AND SHE COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. GOD HELP US.

WHAT A MESS. NO INSURANCE OR TOURIST CARDS AND NOT A LICK OF SPANISH. GETTING IN MEXICO IS A HELL OF A LOT EASIER THAN GETTING OUT.

I THINK THIS IS THE BEST STORY IN ALL OF THE 8 YEARS I HAVE BEEN HERE.

BRENDA

THE PLOT THICKENS. IT IS 1:45 AND THEY ARE MAYBE ABOUT TO LEAVE. I JUST WENT DOWN TO SAY OK WE NEED TO GET THIS ROOM CLEANED FOR THE 3RD TIME. I GAVE HERE A MAP WITH SOMEWHAT OF AN PLAN. SHE SAID THEY WERE GOING TO DRIVE FOR 8 HRS. I SAID OH NO. GUERRERO IS FAR ENOUGH. THEY HAVE NO CONCEPT OF WHAT TIME IT IS. SHE SAID THEY PRAY TO JEHOVAH. HE WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM. JEHOVAH SENT THEM DOWN HERE. THEY ARE PRAYING TO HIM TO GET THEM BACK HOME. I SAID YOU BETTER BE PRAYING DAMN HARD TO GET YOU OUT OF MEXICO SAFELY. THE GUY SAYS WE ARE IN MEXICO. OH chit, I SAID YES YOU ARE SIR.

SHE STILL CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS NORTH AND SOUTH. I GAVE HERE A MAP WITH NOTES TO GET TO TECATE. THAT WILL BE EASIER. THEY ARE GOING TO PHOENIX. IT WILL TAKE MORE THAN JEHOVAH TO GET THEM THERE SAFELY.

GOD BLESS U-HAUL FOR RENTING THEM THE DAMN THING TO BEGIN WITH.

mtgoat666 - 3-7-2009 at 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador
Here are some copies of the e-mails I have:

YOU WILL LOVE THIS ONE.

I THINK THIS IS THE BEST STORY IN ALL OF THE 8 YEARS I HAVE BEEN HERE.

BRENDA

sounds like brenda doesn't care. maybe you should not post her evidence of partial intervention, as when couple are found dead, brenda could have some liability (at least in a US civil case). or maybe you should post it.

Paula - 3-7-2009 at 10:09 PM

I think Brenda flunks hospitality 101. If you own a hotel and people in their 80's show up lost and clueless the human thing to do is to help them, and maybe with more than just a map. And it is uncool to make fun of your guests :rolleyes:

Barry A. - 3-7-2009 at 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666

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Originally posted by Pescador
Here are some copies of the e-mails I have:

YOU WILL LOVE THIS ONE.

I THINK THIS IS THE BEST STORY IN ALL OF THE 8 YEARS I HAVE BEEN HERE.

BRENDA

Uhhhhhhh, Goat, "civil liability"???? You want to flesh that out for me a little????? :?:

Barry

vgabndo - 3-7-2009 at 10:15 PM

Whoa...don't get me started on multiple mental disorders, but there are a LOT of JW's prowling around Baja. It should be pretty simple to find some who might take some time off from their door to door sales work to lend a hand to their own converts.

Someone with an interest might post something here:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/

It is a discussion board.

Personally, I'm a Darwinist and this sounds like natural selection.

[Edited on 3-8-2009 by vgabndo]

Bajahowodd - 3-7-2009 at 11:58 PM

We were chased off the property by Brenda two years ago. They had a big sign by the road about a restaurant and bar. Couldn't figure out why someone in the hospitality business could be so rude. We were just checking out the property for future consideration. I'm very gringo lookng and over 60. So, it wasn't like we could be casing the joint.

mtgoat666 - 3-8-2009 at 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I'm very gringo lookng and over 60. So, it wasn't like we could be casing the joint.

Are you saying gringos are less likely than Mexicans to be thieves?

Bajahowodd - 3-8-2009 at 12:21 AM

Basically, yes. At 60+, I cannot imagine anyone to think I am a vandal. I can live without staying at her place. good luck to her. However, when in Mexico, we prefer to "buy Mexican". No offense to the many Canadians and U.S. ex-pats who have poured tons of money and sweat and tears into their dream businesses, but as I said on another thread, when I am in Rome, I don't go looking for a taqueria.

David K - 3-8-2009 at 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
We were chased off the property by Brenda two years ago. They had a big sign by the road about a restaurant and bar. Couldn't figure out why someone in the hospitality business could be so rude. We were just checking out the property for future consideration. I'm very gringo lookng and over 60. So, it wasn't like we could be casing the joint.

Sorry howodd, but I have got to ask: What is 'gringo looking' (to you)?

San Francisco of the 1960's with flowers in your hair...or what?

You may have been one of my high school teachers, and while as they were as nice as pie (as I am sure you are)... their looks would cause anyone in Mexico to lock their doors!

There has to be some kind of reason for her behavior, don't you think?

Bajahowodd - 3-8-2009 at 12:31 AM

Dunno. Paranoia perhaps? David, mi amigo, you would look at me and never in a million years think I was Mexican.

David K - 3-8-2009 at 12:38 AM

That's not what I meant... 'Gringo looking' is more than being not 'Mexican looking'...

How long is your hair? Do you have a beard... is it trimmed? Tatoos and piercings like a biker dude? All of those are 'gringo looking' to a non-gringo... Gringo is or could be any Norteamericano or foreigner (most often American citizens).

I hope you get treated based on your attitude and not your appearance, however.

Gracias amigo!

Bajahowodd - 3-8-2009 at 12:42 AM

I assure you that I treat my Mexican friends with the greatest respect. I love their culture, their respect for familia, y los viejos.

David K - 3-8-2009 at 01:11 AM

Hmmm... we are failing to communicate here... I have no reason to think you don't treat Mexican friends well.

The question was about 'gringo looking' and trying to figure out why you were not welcomed by the inn keeper.

that's okay... I think I understand...

Have a great Sunday... and don't forget to SPRING AHEAD ONE HOUR this morning... unless you aren't in the U.S. or are in Hawaii or Arizona!

Hook - 3-8-2009 at 06:45 AM

Cabra, have you even tried reasoning with a JW..............alzheimer's or not????

If reasoning was part of their makeup, they wouldn't be a JW in the first place.

Wonder when they thought Jehovah put an ocean along the route to Arizona? Oh, and made Spanish the preferred language. That right there tells me Brenda did all she could do, short of abandoning her business and leading the two persons to the border.

CaboRon - 3-8-2009 at 07:41 AM

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Originally posted by Hook
Cabra, have you even tried reasoning with a JW..............alzheimer's or not????

If reasoning was part of their makeup, they wouldn't be a JW in the first place.

Wonder when they thought Jehovah put an ocean along the route to Arizona? Oh, and made Spanish the preferred language. That right there tells me Brenda did all she could do, short of abandoning her business and leading the two persons to the border.

So True,

So True,

Their minds belong to the cult now,

CaboRon

[Edited on 3-8-2009 by CaboRon]

Ford - 3-8-2009 at 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo
What struck me as improbable about this story is that there is absolutely no way a Uhaul with an overhead would just pass through San Ysidro or Otay. The customs guys at the border would be all over them with any kind of truck that size...

I agree!! We spent 3 days at the border tring to get our 28' U-haul that we bought for $3000 to bring a couple hundred thousand dollars worth of constuction stuff down. We were even armed with a stack of mordita (100 dollar bills).....We never made it! An importer finally got the stuff down to us.
That being said a guy who works for me was from China and when he came to the US he was living in San Francisco and was headed to LA to pick up his daughter and headed in the wrong direction and didn't figure it out till he was in washington state right near the border of Canada!!! :spingrin:

DENNIS - 3-8-2009 at 09:15 AM

The Chupacabra got'em. Ate 'em up. Ate the truck too.

David K - 3-8-2009 at 09:39 AM

You know they probably got the 'red light' at the border... but were oblivious to it and its meaning! Now we all know how likely the migra guys are to chase you through Tijuana!!! :yes:

Hook - 3-8-2009 at 10:03 AM

Very true, David.

In my younger days, I have gotten the red light and just kept going. They all just shook their heads and went back to business.

David K - 3-8-2009 at 10:16 AM

Ah, the days of our fearless youth and the coming of our oblivious senility!

surfer jim - 3-8-2009 at 11:26 AM

This whole story is still a little hard to believe......

David K - 3-8-2009 at 09:21 PM

Has the making of a Baja urban legend!

Frank - 3-8-2009 at 09:35 PM

or a Fred Hoctor Bahaha chapter

Bajahowodd - 3-8-2009 at 11:06 PM

Baja and Urban just don't seem to go together. But I get what you're saying.

BajaDove - 3-9-2009 at 11:18 AM

The urban legend part I love, BUT if there is an old couple running around in a Uhaul we should try to help.
Wouldn't Uhaul be looking for their truck. If you see them and don't think your getting through maybe a call to Uhaul would be in order.

Pescador - 3-9-2009 at 11:21 AM

Well contrary to some really jerky opinions posted there was some information about a hospital stay that has been followed up and there may be some family contact.

From what I'm reading...

Mexray - 3-9-2009 at 11:49 AM

...I'd say, Lighten up on Brenda...she wasn't making 'fun' of these people, just relating her story to a friend, and how out of the ordinary it was in her experience!

It sounds to me that she did make an effort, or several efforts to steer these people in the right direction, and gave them some sound advise on their travels in Baja...

If they believed they were being guided by some other 'force', sounds like Brenda tried to help as much as they would allow...

...seems like you can "lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink", kinda thing to me...

Kudos, Brenda for offering aid to some 'confused' travelers...who, it seems to me, should take responsibility for their own 'adventure'.

Skeet/Loreto - 3-9-2009 at 12:06 PM

Several years back there was a group of Jehovas that formed and operated a Church at San Carlos Bay, just South of Sta Rosalila.

I am ashamed at all of you and you comments about "Older People" and their Problems.
You are all a bunch of Turds!!

Skeet and Ole Timer

mtgoat666 - 3-9-2009 at 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Several years back there was a group of Jehovas that formed and operated a Church at San Carlos Bay, just South of Sta Rosalila.

I am ashamed at all of you and you comments about "Older People" and their Problems.
You are all a bunch of Turds!!

Skeet and Ole Timer

Skeet,
Don't get all worked up about ageism expressed here by Nomads. Most of the commenters are themselves old dudes like you. I recommend you smoke some weed to take the edge off.

If you Find the Uhaul and need Help

Skeet/Loreto - 3-9-2009 at 12:14 PM

To anyone who may find this lost Couple in the Uhaul Turck and need Help please let me know and I can come help them get back to the States.

I feel s sure there are some other Nomads that will also Help these Aged Folks.

Skeet

ckiefer - 3-9-2009 at 01:02 PM

I knew there was a bajanomad hero here somewhere! I hope they are found soon, and on their way home.

Skeet/Loreto - 3-9-2009 at 04:13 PM

Goat: Thanks for the Suggestion but I have never stooped to the Lower levels of Society of those with Weak Minds, such as the present Liberals.

I would much rather go out and rent a Super Cub and do some Flip - Flops at about 10,000 Ft. Now that would relax me and make me realize that all my words fall on deaf ears, with you as the the Exception!

With all of my Experiences as an Officer of the Law at Hollywood, South Central, East LA, Oakland and San Francisco, none could ever convince me to Smoke that DOPE. By the way the Polica here on I-40 have already stopped and picked ip over 2 million in Illegal Drugs{Since Jan 1st}. Theses Dummies still are coming through on I 40 trying to get their drugs East.

I still have memories of Soledad Prison with all the Major Drug Addicts Locked up and Crying for a Fix.

Thanks any way for the Offer.,

Skeet

Bajahowodd - 3-9-2009 at 04:51 PM

All those collecting Social Security, raise your hands :bounce:

vgabndo - 3-9-2009 at 06:18 PM

That'd be me.

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DENNIS - 3-9-2009 at 07:30 PM

And me.

Barry A. - 3-9-2009 at 07:59 PM

Not me.

ELINVESTIG8R - 3-9-2009 at 08:04 PM

In seven years I'll be 63, mortgage free with my snoot deep in the trough of give me!...That is give me... My money back!

Edited to add "My money back!"

[Edited on 3-10-2009 by ELINVESTI8]

toneart - 3-9-2009 at 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Goat: Thanks for the Suggestion but I have never stooped to the Lower levels of Society of those with Weak Minds, such as the present Liberals.

I would much rather go out and rent a Super Cub and do some Flip - Flops at about 10,000 Ft. Now that would relax me and make me realize that all my words fall on deaf ears, with you as the the Exception!

With all of my Experiences as an Officer of the Law at Hollywood, South Central, East LA, Oakland and San Francisco, none could ever convince me to Smoke that DOPE. By the way the Polica here on I-40 have already stopped and picked ip over 2 million in Illegal Drugs{Since Jan 1st}. Theses Dummies still are coming through on I 40 trying to get their drugs East.

I still have memories of Soledad Prison with all the Major Drug Addicts Locked up and Crying for a Fix.

Thanks any way for the Offer.,

Skeet

Skeet,
If you were an L.A. cop you would know John O'Grady. He and my father were best friends. My father and I never got along.

Regarding the arrests on I-40, you do not reveal which drugs were being carried by those arrested. Furthermore, you make no distinction between Marijuana and hard drugs.. Do not lump them all together. That is irresponsible. If you worked with that population you should know that.

What do the "major drug addicts locked up in Soledad Prison crying for a fix" have to do with Marijuana?

Why do you use this subject matter to slam Liberals? Drug use is pervasive throught our country, regardless of political ideology. What I am really hoping from you is that you sort this stuff out so that your posts will be received with some credibility.

In response to the Social Security question, Yes. I have been collecting it for 5 years, and I waited until I was 65.

I am old and wandering around Baja without Jehovah. (How does he do it, you say?) You gotta be a tad confused to be able to be here in the first place. It helps!

dianaji - 3-9-2009 at 09:39 PM

i ain't giving away my age...or the size of my feet!

DENNIS - 3-9-2009 at 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by ELINVESTI8
In seven years I'll be 63, mortgage free with my snoot deep in the trough of give me!

Wait a minute, David. Social Security is a program which I was forced to participate in. Payroll deductions weren't my idea nor were they optional. What should I do at this point? Tell them to keep it because I'm morally against taking money from the government? I was morally against the government forcefully taking money from me but, who would listen to that......

BajaGringo - 3-9-2009 at 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Wait a minute, David. Social Security is a program which I was forced to participate in. Payroll deductions weren't my idea nor were they optional. What should I do at this point? Tell them to keep it because I'm morally against taking money from the government? I was morally against the government forcefully taking money from me but, who would listen to that......

And don't forget that your employer paid in a matching amount to social security on top of what was deducted from your paycheck.

DENNIS - 3-9-2009 at 10:17 PM

That too. Thanks, Ron.

Bajahowodd - 3-9-2009 at 11:27 PM

So man up and give your SS check to charity. If that will make you feel better.

Hijacked!

fixtrauma - 3-9-2009 at 11:39 PM

this thread has been hijacked.......no?

Bajahowodd - 3-9-2009 at 11:45 PM

There's always a first time :lol:

fixtrauma - 3-9-2009 at 11:46 PM

:lol:

motoged - 3-9-2009 at 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by toneart
Skeet,
If you were an L.A. cop you would know John O'Grady. He and my father were best friends. My father and I never got along..... quote]

Oooohhh!!!: lol: :lol:

I like that !!! :lol:

ELINVESTIG8R - 3-10-2009 at 02:38 AM

Dennis I was not making a moral judgment here for I too paid into Social Security. Believe me when it's time I want mine before it disappears like this phantom U-Haul!

The only charity getting my Social Security is ME!

[Edited on 3-15-2009 by ELINVESTI8]

CaboRon - 3-10-2009 at 04:44 AM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666

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Yea, lighten up Skeet ..... roll another one :lol:

Skeet,
Don't get all worked up about ageism expressed here by Nomads. Most of the commenters are themselves old dudes like you. I recommend you smoke some weed to take the edge off.

DENNIS - 3-10-2009 at 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by fixtrauma
this thread has been hijacked.......no?

No. It just morphed as all of them do after the last pertinent word has been said. It's a good sign that we still have active minds even though we can't stay on track or remember anything from one minute to the next and....ummm....uhh.....what was I talking about?

Dennis

fixtrauma - 3-10-2009 at 09:25 AM

:lol:

You sound like many of my patients last night!! :lol:

DENNIS - 3-10-2009 at 09:27 AM

Who's Dennis?

fixtrauma - 3-10-2009 at 09:30 AM

Does anyone have some suture.......I just split my gut! :smug:

Bajahowodd - 3-10-2009 at 10:22 AM

When was the last U-Haul sighting??

Leo - 3-10-2009 at 10:34 AM

Actually there is one coming through Todos Santsos right now

Pescador - 3-12-2009 at 11:41 AM

Skeet, you are a good man. If anybody hears anything I suggest that everything is done with U2U's to see if we can avoid the lunacy of several posters who displayed their vast capacity of intelligence the last time around.

dianaji - 3-12-2009 at 12:03 PM

yes, it would be nice if we did not have to resort to u2u's to get supportive info. and there are many on this forum that are very helpful. either way, i am happy to have this forum.

Kell-Baja - 3-14-2009 at 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by Paula
I think Brenda flunks hospitality 101. If you own a hotel and people in their 80's show up lost and clueless the human thing to do is to help them, and maybe with more than just a map. And it is uncool to make fun of your guests :rolleyes:

I agree. Who cares if they are Jehovah's Witnesses?? These are ederly people who need help. Why are so many people finding this funny? I'm glad it's not my Grandma or Grandpa down there. I'm kinda shocked because Nomads are usually wanting to help. :fire:

Hey Brenda thanks for the map, you could'nt try & atleast contact family members to let them know there is a problem. I won't even go into the fact that the man has alzheimers. Way to go :fire:

Mango - 3-14-2009 at 04:32 PM

I don't think people are laughing at the plight of these people. This whole thing for all we really know was a tall tale to a friend, a misunderstanding, or some people that were indeed lost; but, most likely found their way by now.

This whole episode reminds me of a time when I lived in Sacramento and was walking down the street. A car pulled up and two people asked me, "is this Fresno?"

I had to laugh; even though I felt sorry for them. I gave them directions to the freeway, told them to drive south for a few more hours, get off, and ask again.

IF anyone could help here, they most certainly would. I'm sure most nomads in Baja have had an eye out for a Uhaul, I mean really - at this point who wouldn't? But, just what are they supposed to do?! It's not fact, it's hearsay at this point.

Don't forget to blame uhaul for renting the truck to these people, the state for licensing them to drive, the road crews for building the roads, and all the people on the internet who should be looking under every rock in Baja instead of reading this.

Skeet/Loreto - 3-14-2009 at 04:48 PM

Has anybody seen and reported on the Uhaul??

Or have we all been taken for a Ride??

DENNIS - 3-14-2009 at 04:55 PM

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The Chupacabra got'em. Ate 'em up. Ate the truck too.

Told you once...this is what happened. What's your problem with believing this?

comitan - 3-14-2009 at 07:59 PM

I don't know if its the same truck but we followed a Uhaul truck with Arizona license plate this evening here in La Paz could not catch him too much traffic.

DENNIS - 3-14-2009 at 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by comitan
I don't know if its the same truck but we followed a Uhaul truck with Arizona license plate this evening here in La Paz could not catch him too much traffic.

Nobody will ever catch them, Wiley. They're spirits in a stolen truck. Soon, we'll hear reports of the Mythical Movers helping desperate souls in need of relocation, transporting children and sparse belongings out of the jaws of injustice and into the promised land.
Urban Folklore at it's finest.

By the way...Look for BajaBernie at the wheel of that truck.

Mango - 3-14-2009 at 09:09 PM

I think Dennis is right.

I bet the back of that thing is full of chupacabras!

It's cool though, I hear it's being driven by bigfoot.

Bajahowodd - 3-14-2009 at 11:17 PM

I thought it was full of illicit drugs.

He hauls she hauls for uhauls in overhauls

Sharksbaja - 3-15-2009 at 12:48 AM

I hope they are lost, they deserve just for being wierd.

Don't you guys ever go fishing or something??

lack of compassion

nancyinpdx - 3-15-2009 at 01:25 AM

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Hey Brenda thanks for the map, you could'nt try & atleast contact family members to let them know there is a problem. I won't even go into the fact that the man has alzheimers. Way to go :fire:

I agree. But for the grace of God, there go I... (or you or your mom, dad, grandma...)

Mango - 3-15-2009 at 04:44 AM

Seriously, people...

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No the story is true. Brenda spent as much time as she could with the people and they were not aware enough of the gravity of their situation and refused to talk to anybody and try to solve their problem. She spent quite awhile with them and told them where to fill up with gas and that kind of thing. When she went in to town later they were at the gas station looking a little dazed and when she talked to them to ask what was going on, they indicated that they were waiting for instructions from Jehovah.

It really sounds like everything within reason that could have been done, was done. You can't force other people to accept your help or to listen to advice if they refuse it.

Shouldn't Brenda have handcuffed them, quit her job and driven them to the border? Maybe she could have tortured them until they denounced Jehovah gave her their relatives phone numbers!

Lets get real.

I feel for these old people and hope they are OK. Even if they are OK, and made it to Arizona, I imagine they spent a lot of money on gas and hotels they didn't plan for.

I don't think anyone here thinks that people lost in the desert is funny. But, I do find it funny how some people are so quick to judge and berate others for not doing more to rectify a situation we know so little about.

If it wasn't for this vilified Brenda, nobody would ever know about these poor people. You don't think the police or paramedics laugh about the poor choices people make that they help sometimes?

When/If they can be found and choose to accept help I am sure people here will do what they can. Until then relax and keep your eyes open.

bajabk - 3-15-2009 at 09:18 AM

A friend of mine who was unaware of this thread, mentioned in passing to me that he saw "something unusual" at the new Wal Mart in La Paz yesterday. An older woman driving a U-haul truck in the parking lot looking confused. Perhaps they have made it this far and eventually will make the turn at the tip and start back north? Maybe a coincidence but highly unusual to have two trucks driven by older women.

BajaDove - 3-15-2009 at 09:40 AM

If Brenda got their name when they stayed at her place, couldn't someone call U-haul and see if they're missing a truck?

toneart - 3-15-2009 at 10:14 AM

"If its not where it is, its where it isn't." - BajaDove

"Wherever you go, there you are." - The Peoples' Guide to Mexico, circa 1980

"Hey Clem. These Arizonans sure talk funny." - Jehovah's cuddly befuddled :?:

Hey! I'm lookin' for them. If they get off the highway in Mulege and come into town, they will get their UHaul stuck. Then we throw a blanket over their heads and grab 'em.

BajaNuts - 3-15-2009 at 10:27 PM

This is getting way too wierd...................WalMart in LA PAZ ?!?!?!

I was hoping for something more northerly. They can't go much further south without being spotted again can they?

If this is accurate, some seriously confused folks need help... and the JW aspect may be the alibi for other underlaying physical/mental issues. It's irrelevent if they are in need of help...

[Edited on 3-16-2009 by BajaNuts]

SCARY STORIES LIKE "LA LLORONA" ARE MADE FROM TALES SUCH AS THIS ONE!

ELINVESTIG8R - 3-16-2009 at 06:17 AM

pelone - 3-16-2009 at 05:24 PM

These folks put their faith in God's hands. They elect to go their own way. Here is hoping that God does, indeed, protect fools.

CaboRon - 3-16-2009 at 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by pelone
These folks put their faith in God's hands. They elect to go their own way. Here is hoping that God does, indeed, protect fools.

Pescador - 3-18-2009 at 12:13 PM

I have received several e-mails from people who have come in contact with the couple. One friend actually found them parked by the roadside in a bus stop area and asked how he might help them and did they want him to call anybody in the United States to let them know where they were. The gal then got very agitated and rather forcefully asked that the person and his wife mind their own business and leave them alone. Later they were seen in Mulege where another person had a small contact and pretty much had the same results. So I suspect that the couple of sightings in La Paz are correct. The truck is a U-haul with Arizona plates and looks pretty new except for the mirror on the passenger side which has been ripped off.
I am sure there is a great story here and since some of the bags in the back were from a hospital and her tendency to change stories and avoid all assistance, makes me wonder if she didn't do something like break the old boy out of the hospital and head for Mexico.

dianaji - 3-18-2009 at 12:20 PM

i'm wondering if someone could call uhaul and report this story? even tho the lady seems to resist assistance, perhaps she is not well mentally. one needs to be objective about her response and do whatever they can to help them...or, i don't really know the situation in this incidence. perhaps just trust that it will all turn out well in the end. this too shall pass!

diana

XRPhlang - 3-18-2009 at 03:05 PM

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I am sure there is a great story here and since some of the bags in the back were from a hospital and her tendency to change stories and avoid all assistance, makes me wonder if she didn't do something like break the old boy out of the hospital and head for Mexico.

Ok, let's go with that then.

Sharksbaja - 3-18-2009 at 03:15 PM

Yeah, I don't get it. Can't old wierd people be old wierd people anymore? Goodness gracious let them be! :lol:

Cypress - 3-18-2009 at 03:21 PM

Sharksbaja!!! Amen !!!

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