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bajamedic - 10-10-2009 at 04:44 PM

Can anyone tell me who the Mulege Divers are. I just saw a truck in my northern California hometown with their bumper sticker. :?:

Beachgirl - 10-10-2009 at 05:13 PM

must be outdated as the only dive operation we know of in mulege is Mick's "Cortez divers"..nice operation..grass roots

squid - 10-18-2009 at 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob and Susan
CORTEZ EXPLORERS was formerly known as MULEGE DIVERS.

Andy and Bea Sidler used to run it

Well that is quite a story. When Andy and Bea run the shop, it was mas o menos prifitable. (At least more menos as Andy could not make correct payments for his place in the Oasis and left a lot of debt behind when he sold it Then Andy and Bea got devorced. t As said, they used to live in the Oasis. Then Bea married the sun of the guy running the pharmacy across from ElCantil. Those two moved in at the Oasis site, living w/ Andy :bounce:

Well, that was not going very well and Andy wanted to go to Cuba. And Bea and his new Mexican hubby moved to Switzerland.
So the business was sold to this Mick guy.
Mick is well known for his tamper and lack of selfcontrol and missing manners.
He and his son are walking through town w/ no shirt on. That's a No-No in Mexico, at least inside town. B/c or not because of his tamper, his wife(if they were married??) - Maria - left him some time ago.
The shop looks not very clean today and not like he's doing a lot of business.

In one word: he's a looser.

woody with a view - 10-18-2009 at 05:19 PM

A-E-I-O-U and sometimes "Y".

:?:

dtbushpilot - 10-18-2009 at 06:20 PM

I didn't know Mick before the BBP hurricane relief effort and know nothing about his diving outfit but I do know that he worked long and hard with us during the time I was there in Mulege. I very much appreciated his help and "get it done" attitude.....dt

shari - 10-18-2009 at 06:58 PM

aw geez squid...dont ya think that's a bit harsh? we're not all perfect!
Like mexicanos, mick is from another culture that has it's own cultural norms. Mick has always been a very helpful, well mannered guy when he visits here....i know LOTS of guys who have temper issues that arent losers.
He bought a business that wasnt profitable to begin with and anyone running a business in mexico knows that it aint easy...particularly a niche business like diving in a place like Mulege.

Pescador - 10-18-2009 at 07:08 PM

The post from Squidly tells us a lot about him and very little actually about Mick. I do know Mick, have known him for a long time, and have never witnessed the behaviors Squidly reports, so my tendency would be to write him off and figure he somehow does not come too close to measuring up to Mick's level anyway.

Mulegena - 10-18-2009 at 07:21 PM

... and I am Maria and my relationship with Mick and the community of Mulege is my business, thank you.

capt. mike - 10-19-2009 at 09:23 AM

i've known Mick since he set up.
he's a nice friendly guy living and working in a tough market.

we dove with Andy ONCE.....he was the WORST dive guide i ever had. no sense of customer service. terrible attitude and disposition.

Miguel (former owner) is a great dive guide too, we went with him when Andy still had the shop. Andy didn't feel like going that day and we had pre paid so he called Miquel who was great to spend the day with.

i wish Mick and company success.

toneart - 10-19-2009 at 11:00 AM

Mick is a world class dive instructor! He is operating in a tough economic environment, given lack of tourists, hurricanes and floods. He was a hero during Hurricane John, rescuing people from the surging flood.

Gossip of a personal nature is off limits. Bad form! None of Squid's business. Unsubstantiated and not welcome!

Squid has posted here in the past. She has always displayed this same unpleasant, and critical of gringos, tone. Go back and look at her posts. You will get the picture. Maybe she will go away again 'cause she didn't find many friends here. :barf:

dtbushpilot - 10-19-2009 at 11:45 AM

squid, you sound like a woman scorned.......

DianaT - 10-19-2009 at 11:49 AM

Guess we can't all like, respect and or appreciate the same people---

squid - 10-19-2009 at 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by toneartMick is a world class dive instructor! He is operating in a tough economic environment, given lack of tourists, hurricanes and floods. He was a hero during Hurricane John, rescuing people from the surging flood. Gossip of a personal nature is off limits. Bad form! None of Squid's business. Unsubstantiated and not welcome!Squid has posted here in the past. She has always displayed this same unpleasant, and critical of gringos, tone. Go back and look at her posts. You will get the picture. Maybe she will go away again 'cause she didn't find many friends here. :barf:

I can't help, I have to respond to this one.Tony, does "gossipof a personal nature is off limits"" only counts for Americans or to everybody.Let me tell you that Mick is doing just that and does not know anything about what he is talking about.He is judging folks without any knowledge about the folks. He badmouth folks just like that.So???And something else. Does what Michael said (quote) if you have nothing nice to say about a person, shut your friggin mouth(end quote) only count for Americans? Or for everybody? So You old fark are talking bad about me. But that is, I assume, quite a different story out of your.And that you see viewpoint, right?
And that you learn how wrong you are, you are forgetting that my hubby is AMERICAN. But an honest one who can handle criticism and never talks slimy!~

DENNIS - 10-19-2009 at 01:08 PM

Squid....I just went back through a few pages of your past posts and remembered some of your nonsense which you seem to continually bring up....that being a wide seperation between Mexicans and Americans. You are hyper-defensive and in most cases wrong, bordering on racist.
There is no room for those sentiments here. Regardless of what nationality we are, we strive to work together and avoid those damageing attacks. They serve no constructive purpose.
Isn't there a site where you can join with other "Gringo" haters and have your way with your opinions of us? I'm sure you'll have a much better and fulfilling time.

By the way...I got that quote, "Gringo" from one of your earlier posts and it wasn't meant in the spirit of comradery. It was accusatory. Shame on you, squid.

Howard - 10-19-2009 at 06:00 PM

I don't know about everyones Mama on this post but my Mama tought me, "if you dont' have something good to say, don't say it!"

I believe this applies to American's, Mexican's or anyone else who takes up space on this planet.

Bernie Madoff does not apply to the above.

Oh sh-t, I just thought of a lot of people that this does not apply to, Mama might of been wrong, but keep it off Baja Nomad!

mulegemichael - 10-19-2009 at 07:03 PM

hooooo boy!...is it REALLY worth it to pursue something like this or is it better to just let it die?...rhetoric?...totally...but wow...this girl is gone...bye bye squid...bye bye..

mulegemichael - 10-19-2009 at 07:06 PM

and....does your husband know you are using the computer behind his back?....he might be peeed!

Bajamick - 10-20-2009 at 05:53 PM

Hi everyone, first off I would like to introduce myself. I am Mick Chapman of Cortez Explorers.

I will not hide behind a fictitious name, such as "Squid" for instance. I would like to publicly thank those of you that have stated some nice things about myself and my diving and personal credentials, but feel I also need to reply to the person (I understand that "squid" is female) also in public.

Squid, an open text to you. It would be nice if you were to come out from hiding behind your nickname, and go public also. I have no idea who you are, where you receive your information from, and indeed your comments about my son, Maria and myself are beyond the "personal" mark I feel.

I can state quite categorically that I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER walked through town without a shirt on my back, with or without my son. Equally, he would never do the same for respect of the locals. We both lived and worked in the Middle East before I came to Baja, and I certainly learned there that such behavior is not appropriate. So, you are very wrong there.

As to Maria's and my relationship, that is non of your damned business. Maria is actually in the States on her own personal business at this time, and equally, that is non of your business either. I find your statements extremely distasteful in the extreme.

Now to the state of my DC. For your information, and others that are reading this, I have all the furniture from the house here at the DC right now as the house took a 12ft hit of water, so in one way you are correct, the place looks a little like a second hand stall, but for the moment, there is little I can do about that. At least it is clean and I am ready to teach/dive at anytime. I have to ask how you have your information, as I do not know of any Mexican lady that has been in my DC even over the last six months. Hearsay is not good enough, you really do need proof when making such derogatory statements.

Now to my temper. I do not get angry easily, but when I do, I do go to town, especially with people like yourself that have it seems nothing better to do than slander other people while hiding behind a pseudonym. I wonder why you do that?? I'll tell you why I get angry. It is mostly over the idiot talk that goes on here in Mulege from people that it seems have nothing better to do with their lives than drink and talk about people behind their backs, and/or behind a nickname. I get quite frustrated with people like yourself that truly have no idea what they are talking about, but either make things up, or embellish the fiction of others. The world of small towns/places are full of people such as yourself.

So I challenge you "Squid", make your real name public, and even come into my DC and sit down and talk with me face to face. I can handle that, can you??

Finally, to quote your good self: "In one word, he's a looser." Maybe you should learn to spell as well as get your facts straight by doing some research and reconnaissance before opening your computer to rubbish people/situations that you really have no knowledge of. Also, "he's a loser" (correct spelling) is three words!!

I might publicly suggest you get a life as well as getting your facts straight.

I actually wonder if you are Mexican. I wonder if you come from another European country like myself. Say Germany for instance!! However, one can only figure that out if you reveal your true identity.

Thanks once again to you more understanding, and more informed people out there.

Mick Chapman
(Signed)

DENNIS - 10-20-2009 at 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick
Mick Chapman
(Signed)

Mick has my support here. Big time. Any arguements?

comitan - 10-20-2009 at 07:04 PM

Dennis

I think he did himself good.

mulegemichael - 10-20-2009 at 07:08 PM

i gotta go with mick...my only love with squid is in a hot pan with butter and garlic..he be da man in this situation

Beachgirl - 10-20-2009 at 08:40 PM

Darlin' we are in your camp. The sad thing is that completely inaccurate and hateful posts such as Squid's linger in one's mind, and corrupt all the positive stuff we want to exude, so let's just forget it all, get on with our own lives, and continue to enjoy the wonderful people of our tight-knit community, those wonderful [people like Mick who are larger than life.

DENNIS - 10-20-2009 at 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beachgirl
positive stuff we want to exude

Please "exude" something in the alocated space below to illustrate your point..

_____________________________

Thank You.

mulegemichael - 10-20-2009 at 09:21 PM

funny stuff, dennis...really...."allocated" has two "l's"....fyi

DENNIS - 10-20-2009 at 09:27 PM

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Originally posted by mulegemichael
funny stuff, dennis...really...."allocated" has two "l's"....fyi

Are yuuu reeelee shurr abowwt thaaat? Mai espelllingg iz uussalliee immpeckkerabble.
Thainkz, Mykke.

mulegemichael - 10-20-2009 at 09:29 PM

again...really funny stuff, amigo..

squid - 10-21-2009 at 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick
Hi everyone, first off I would like to introduce myself. I am Mick Chapman of Cortez Explorers.

I will not hide behind a fictitious name, such as "Squid" for instance. I would like to publicly thank those of you that have stated some nice things about myself and my diving and personal credentials, but feel I also need to reply to the person (I understand that "squid" is female) also in public.

Squid, an open text to you. It would be nice if you were to come out from hiding behind your nickname, and go public also. I have no idea who you are, where you receive your information from, and indeed your comments about my son, Maria and myself are beyond the "personal" mark I feel.

I can state quite categorically that I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER walked through town without a shirt on my back, with or without my son. Equally, he would never do the same for respect of the locals. We both lived and worked in the Middle East before I came to Baja, and I certainly learned there that such behavior is not appropriate. So, you are very wrong there.

As to Maria's and my relationship, that is non of your damned business. Maria is actually in the States on her own personal business at this time, and equally, that is non of your business either. I find your statements extremely distasteful in the extreme.

Now to the state of my DC. For your information, and others that are reading this, I have all the furniture from the house here at the DC right now as the house took a 12ft hit of water, so in one way you are correct, the place looks a little like a second hand stall, but for the moment, there is little I can do about that. At least it is clean and I am ready to teach/dive at anytime. I have to ask how you have your information, as I do not know of any Mexican lady that has been in my DC even over the last six months. Hearsay is not good enough, you really do need proof when making such derogatory statements.

Now to my temper. I do not get angry easily, but when I do, I do go to town, especially with people like yourself that have it seems nothing better to do than slander other people while hiding behind a pseudonym. I wonder why you do that?? I'll tell you why I get angry. It is mostly over the idiot talk that goes on here in Mulege from people that it seems have nothing better to do with their lives than drink and talk about people behind their backs, and/or behind a nickname. I get quite frustrated with people like yourself that truly have no idea what they are talking about, but either make things up, or embellish the fiction of others. The world of small towns/places are full of people such as yourself.

So I challenge you "Squid", make your real name public, and even come into my DC and sit down and talk with me face to face. I can handle that, can you??

Finally, to quote your good self: "In one word, he's a looser." Maybe you should learn to spell as well as get your facts straight by doing some research and reconnaissance before opening your computer to rubbish people/situations that you really have no knowledge of. Also, "he's a loser" (correct spelling) is three words!!

I might publicly suggest you get a life as well as getting your facts straight.

I actually wonder if you are Mexican. I wonder if you come from another European country like myself. Say Germany for instance!! However, one can only figure that out if you reveal your true identity.

Thanks once again to you more understanding, and more informed people out there.

Mick Chapman
(Signed)

liar you are.
walking through town w/o shirt on was not only done once.
And my nationality? well, I like the european idea!!!(nea, not really)
Your temper and bad manners??? Everybody in Mulege knows that you have no selfcontrol.
Oh, not to forget: Ask 1.000 other nomads first :fire:

to let go their nicknames, will you?

Pescador - 10-21-2009 at 07:34 PM

Gee, sure seems like a little unresolved anger here. Sure hope you get it together before you rupture a gasket or something. Seems a lot like the post she made to Dennis on another subject. Sure needs some blood pressure meds and maybe a tranquilizer or two as well as a little better hold on reality.

Quote:

YES BUANA, YES,,, YES!!!! oR DO i HAVE TO SAY JESUS ? As you see what others don't.

Well Mister D (like D umn a...) You've lost already as your posts do not show half of the IQ as mine do.
You have started to post under the belt-line >>>> now live with it. Don't blame me for beeing better than you!
You wanna mess with me???????????????????
You better don't.
DEFEAT is what you earn, nothing more
Or in other words - just in case you don't catch the point like mostly: You have no manners, no standards and nade else.

Go fish!

DENNIS - 10-21-2009 at 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pescador
You better don't.

Yeah...I remember that one. "You better don't." I think I made some kind of deal with her if I could use that a few times.
OhhGawdddd....that was fun. :lol:

mulegemichael - 10-21-2009 at 08:01 PM

are we sure she isn't flying under the radar and is really rumama or whatever the turtle guys name was?...possibilities ....same sort of wonderful way of expressing herself..AND...remora, or whatever his name is, is now a WOMAN!....think of the possibilities????...i'm out of line...sorry

Bajamick - 10-21-2009 at 08:03 PM

Squid, I would reply to the following as below. From you tonight:

liar you are.
walking through town w/o shirt on was not only done once.
And my nationality? well, I like the european idea!!!(nea, not really)
Your temper and bad manners??? Everybody in Mulege knows that you have no selfcontrol.
Oh, not to forget: Ask 1.000 other nomads first :fire:

to let go their nicknames, will you?

You really are something else squid. You still hide behind a nickname, yet have the effrontery to call me a liar. That is called cowardice!!

I repeat, I have NEVER walked through town without a shirt on my back. It is that simple. You are getting boring not only to myself it seems, but other people also. I count about 14 other posts here that either kindly back me directly, or have a go at you directly. I do not see one post that backs you up, not one. Therefore, I see no back up either for your statement that everyone in Mulege knows I have no self control.
There are only two people I have ever had a run in with in the three and a half years I have been in Mulege. One was quite recent with a person that threatened to shoot Maria's dog, and the other is a German, and I told him in no uncertain terms what to do with himself. Maybe you are that person, and still hiding behind a pseudonym, and maybe then again, you are not.

As regards asking other people what their real names are, they are not trying to slam me into the deck for some unknown reason. I am asking YOU. I am publicly challenging YOU squid, no one else. Are YOU up to that challenge or not?? If so, tell the world your name, AND come into my DC and talk to me face to face. If you are not willing to face the world, and stand up and be counted for what you believe to be true, then I suggest, just as last night, that you get a life and stop trying to screw others around with disinformation, sheer lies and conjecture. Stand up for what you believe in.

One final thing. I wonder if you would be so kind as to tell me, via this forum, what I might ever have done to you to make you so bitter, so negative towards myself. I don't mind, tell the world, just be honest about something for once. Still, it seems to me that I am not the only person you have gotten your knickers in a twist over since you started posting.

Reveal your name or shut up.

M Chapman
(Signed)

Beachgirl - 10-21-2009 at 08:26 PM

Well, Mick, personally I would LOVE to see you without your shirt on....so there! This is getting totally out of hand. Let's stop all this nonsense and go fishing! Life is good!

Bajamick - 10-21-2009 at 08:40 PM

Thank you Beachgirl, you do my ego good!!

I actually agree with you on the fact that this is getting out of hand, stupid even, but I simply cannot, at least at this stage, let myself be walked over by someone that refuses to disclose their real identity while making slanderous remarks. None of which he/she can substantiate. So I am willing to drop the subject, but do reserve the right to defend myself publicly if attacked in the same fashion.

As to going fishing, I prefer diving, but could always change my mind once in a while!!

burnrope - 10-21-2009 at 09:06 PM

It's good to see a new thread with some drama since the "Turtle Bust" thread has been thankfully put out of our misery.

[Edited on 10-22-2009 by burnrope]

dtbushpilot - 10-21-2009 at 09:35 PM

I'll go first.
dtbushpilot: David Thornton
Playa Blanca, Buena Vista BCS
North West New Mexico or San Diego CA when NOB.
You've all seen me or my picture on numerous posts
My beautiful wife Jill is my avitar
I really appreciated Mick spending his time helping the unfortunate folks of Mulege during the BBP relief effort when his own home and business was flooded and devistated.

Next?.....dt

Bajamick - 10-21-2009 at 10:47 PM

Thank you (David) dtbushpilot, only 999 Nomads to go!!

Now to something else...

Ladies and gentlemen, Mick here again. This is a straight and honest question. Stupid I know, but I would like to see a few answers please before I open my big mouth, lose my obvious bad temper, because I am a very bad mannered Englishman, walking half naked around town.

Do Mexican Nationals require an FM3??

Yes, just a simple question there, but your enlightened answers will be gratefully received and noted. Thanks!!

shari - 10-22-2009 at 06:45 AM

hey mick...welcome to nomadlandia...sorry it took this crap to get you posting here but we look forward to some fun and interesting posts from you in the future...not related to this trash.....so anyway...nope, mexican nationals dont need an FM3.

I also want to say....I have seen you without a shirt.. and as I recall when you visited us...you put a shirt on when we came in. Mick has always been extremely polite, respectful and very helpful even when he's on holiday....unlike many gringos.

pretty much everyone knows I'm shari...no hiding...so 998 to go.
have a great day Mick....shirt on or off.

DENNIS - 10-22-2009 at 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick

Do Mexican Nationals require an FM3??

No, Mick, they don't. It's only for us wannabes.

Welcome aboard.

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 07:51 AM

Good morning Shari and Dennis,

Thanks for the answers ref FM3's for Mexican nationals. I never believed any different, and as I wrote, I understood it was a stupid question to start with. However, I just wanted to make sure I had facts in my corner so to speak. If I get a few more answers the same, I'll believe I have enough to state some interesting facts. So might I suggest you watch this space.

Have a good day one and all.

DENNIS - 10-22-2009 at 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick
So might I suggest you watch this space.

I have a feeling this is going to be good. I'm gonna get a box of frosty cold ones and sit here and wait.

vandenberg - 10-22-2009 at 08:29 AM

Mick,
if you give us a time frame we'll have a get together for some good entertainment.
BYOB though. :biggrin:

DENNIS - 10-22-2009 at 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vandenberg
Mick,
if you give us a time frame we'll have a get together for some good entertainment.
BYOB though. :biggrin:

What with people eating their horseys on the BBQ thread and us supplying the refreshments, this could turn into a regular fiesta, kinda like Nena's virtual Friday afternoon Margarita parties a while back.
SALUD

Martyman - 10-22-2009 at 08:39 AM

Hi,
I'm Marty and I'm a man.

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 01:11 PM

Hi everyone out there in sunny Baja.

Does anyone have the 'phone number please for Ismail at Immigration in S Rosalia?? I received call on my answerphone when I returned to the DC today from the man asking me to contact him. He did not leave his number, and I do not have his contact details. That died in the flood. I believe that Squid probably has his number, but doubt he'll, opps I mean she'll, give it to me.

Now is that not a terrible coincidence, all this back stabbing online with Squid, and now a call from Ismail?? Seems I might well be treading on some peoples toes here.

Watch this space...

Ken Bondy - 10-22-2009 at 01:34 PM

Bajamick
Always wanted to dive with you but the timing never worked out. Are you an underwater photographer? If so would love to see some of your photos from the Mulege area. Saludos, ++Ken++

DENNIS - 10-22-2009 at 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick

Now is that not a terrible coincidence, all this back stabbing online with Squid, and now a call from Ismail?? Seems I might well be treading on some peoples toes here.

Don't worry about it. If it wasn't just a coincidence, it probably wasn't Ismael either. If it's important, he'll call back.

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:03 PM

Okay people, here's the latest. Seems I was jumping the gun somewhat, and Ismail turned up here for his annual report and that was it. He stayed about 30 minutes and just went over the usual paperwork that I need for running my business. Seems everything is in order, as I suspected. So no problem. Call me paranoid if you wish, but my name is Mick really!!

Thanks also Dennis. I was not too worried as I am as legal as one can get here, and can prove it to whom ever.

Thanks to the guy that 'phoned me from a little place north of here, and I apologize as I could not speak as freely as I wished as Ismail was sitting not 6ft from me. I missed your name, but it was perfect timing in many ways. Call me back after 1730 and I'll explain.

Good to see you this morning Beachgirl, even with your shirt on!! You are always a delight.

Ken, I have an underwater camera, a lovely gift from Maria, but sadly rarely use it as I cannot take it out with students, and when I take certified divers out, they do not want to be hanging around their guide while he takes pictures. If you have an old slide projector, I believe I have a number of shots left from my days in Egypt and the Middle East, Sudan, Eritrea, Yemen etc. Old 35mm stuff.

However, I was out last week and took a few shots with a friends camera while she was down here. I'll try to figure how to post one or three. We had a beautiful seahorse in just 6ft of water, at Punta Preita, and took numerous shots of him. Yes he was a boy, but not pregnant. If no one understands that point, it is the male sea horse that carries the babies from conception to birth, although he fertilizes those eggs inside the female, as is the norm, and she then hands over parental duty to him by depositing her eggs into his "pouch", similar to a marsupial. He stayed in situ for two days, and we had fun with him.

Still guys and gals, watch this space.

Bajagypsy - 10-22-2009 at 02:06 PM

Bajamick,
Glad you joined the site, hope to see you at christmas time, to go diving with you! We have yet to go diving together don't you know!

allii

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajagypsy
Bajamick,
Glad you joined the site, hope to see you at christmas time, to go diving with you! We have yet to go diving together don't you know!

allii

Sadly darling, of course I know it. We have tried more than once, but stingrays and other factors always seem to get in the way, do they not?? Still, I know a man that say's you are worth waiting for. Yes, hopefully we'll get together again at Christmas time.

Bajagypsy - 10-22-2009 at 02:13 PM

that would be wonderful. and maybe we will bring the boys down to Mulege.

[Edited on 10-22-2009 by Bajagypsy]

Ken Bondy - 10-22-2009 at 02:26 PM

Thanks Bajamick. Were you with a Red Sea operation/liveaboard? I was on the Ghazala II for two weeks out of Sharm el Sheikh in 1992 with Chris Newbert and LOVED it. Please keep in touch, would really like to dive with you some day if I can ever get back to Mulege. ++Ken++

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Bajamick
Always wanted to dive with you but the timing never worked out. Are you an underwater photographer? If so would love to see some of your photos from the Mulege area. Saludos, ++Ken++

Hi Ken,

Heres a few shots of that seahorse I was talking about. That is IF I understand this thing correctly

Bajagypsy - 10-22-2009 at 02:32 PM

forgot to say
My name is Allii and I'm a girl. :saint:

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:34 PM

Ken, seems I do not understand computers. I thought I had attached a 'photo, but no. If you or anyone else knows how to, please let me know in plain simple english. I am krap at computers.

Ken Bondy - 10-22-2009 at 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick

Quote:

Hi Ken,

Heres a few shots of that seahorse I was talking about. That is IF I understand this thing correctly

No pictures Mick, please keep trying. BTW I don't want to mislead anyone with my avatar, my real name is Ken Bondy and I am not a white shark.

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajagypsy
forgot to say
My name is Allii and I'm a girl. :saint:

That my dear is obvious to a blind man!!

Ken Bondy - 10-22-2009 at 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick
Ken, seems I do not understand computers. I thought I had attached a 'photo, but no. If you or anyone else knows how to, please let me know in plain simple english. I am krap at computers.

Mick I do it by uploading the pictures to one of the free photo hosting sites, and then it is easy to attach a photo using the "Insert an Image" icon right above the message window. I use Photobucket and Flickr for storing my photos. They are both free and easy to use. Photobucket is very functional, Flickr is more of a social site where you get a lot of feedback on your photos from other members. I would recommend opening an account with Photobucket, uploading some photos (easy) and then posting them here on the Nomad site with the icon I mentioned. One of the Nomads, David K, is a real expert on this and can help you step-by-step if he is listening.

My Flickr site is:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenbondy/

I have a lot of my underwater photos on that site.

Buena suerte, ++Ken++

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Thanks Bajamick. Were you with a Red Sea operation/liveaboard? I was on the Ghazala II for two weeks out of Sharm el Sheikh in 1992 with Chris Newbert and LOVED it. Please keep in touch, would really like to dive with you some day if I can ever get back to Mulege. ++Ken++

Hey, Ghazala II. Been aboard her many times. I was on the Lady Jenny V for some three months doing the deep south down thru the Sudan, Eritrea, across to the Yemen, Djibuti by way of Bab el Mandab and back. Three months at sea diving, diving, diving!! That was '92 also. Matthew my son took over my job then when I went to Sharm and then to Dahab for two years teaching before leaving for the far east for some 18 months.

Hell, we'll have to meet and have cold tinny or three. You may have met my son as he worked alongside all the Ghazala boats. I believe Ghazala II went with the owner, Freddie to Thailand when he married a Thai lady. Small world!!

Ken Bondy - 10-22-2009 at 02:47 PM

Mick the skipper on the Ghazala II when I was on her was an English guy (terrific fellow, great skipper, funny) whose name I can't remember, but he went on to Costa Rica and skippered the Undersea Hunter to Cocos Island for several years. Would love to have a cold tinny or four with you someday. BTW what is a cold tinny? Doesn't matter, I'll drink it

++Ken++

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:49 PM

PS Ken!!

If you have heard of the world famous wreck the SS Thistlegorm, Matthew my son found her in the winter of '92. He still has the ships telescope up in CA, and I have pictures of Arabian Angels off the starboard foredeck. If you don't know the wreck, google it. She is large and was once beautiful, but sadly you know what some divers are like!! Matthew was the DM on Lady Jenny V at the time of finding her.

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Mick the skipper on the Ghazala II when I was on her was an English guy (terrific fellow, great skipper, funny) whose name I can't remember, but he went on to Costa Rica and skippered the Undersea Hunter to Cocos Island for several years. Would love to have a cold tinny or four with you someday. BTW what is a cold tinny? Doesn't matter, I'll drink it

++Ken++

A cold tinny = a cold tin of beer, or something similar!! British Army expression after working with the Aussie forces...

Ken Bondy - 10-22-2009 at 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick
PS Ken!!

If you have heard of the world famous wreck the SS Thistlegorm, Matthew my son found her in the winter of '92. He still has the ships telescope up in CA, and I have pictures of Arabian Angels off the starboard foredeck. If you don't know the wreck, google it. She is large and was once beautiful, but sadly you know what some divers are like!! Matthew was the DM on Lady Jenny V at the time of finding her.

I've never dived the Thistlegorm but I know of her and I have many friends who have dived her. Awesome that your son found her. ++Ken++

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 03:54 PM

Squid, it seems that you cannot have it both ways. You are either a Mexican female citizen as stated, OR, you are some form of expat like myself and many others here, but masquerading as a Mexican for a reason best known to yourself. You either have an FM3 or not. Mexican citizens do NOT require an FM3, yet you stated on June 25th this year the following:

posted on 6-25-2009 at 06:23 PM

As a newcomer on this board, I hope I can ask a question right away. This questions bothers me for quite some time and hopefully somebody has an answer.
I am living in BCS now for more than half a year. I am holding a current FM-3 which is due to extension. I was asking the INM in Santa Rosalia about flying to Asia via Europe.

And again on June 26th:

posted on 6-26-2009 at 05:25 PM

may I put the other question up again: Do I have to report @ the airport (departure) that I am an FM-3 holder ?

That makes you an expat, not a Mexican citizen. I don’t like the word “Gringo”.
You then state at various times throughout the last months while berating people their personal views, being definitely somewhat aggressive (as you are with myself) that you are a Mexican lady who is married to an American man. See below:

posted on 8-7-2009 at 09:49 PM

Just for to answer Tony's Q. and anybodies better understanding
I am Mexican, my husband is American.

Again on August 12th:

posted on 8-12-2009 at 03:28 PM

Although I am Mexican, I can not tolerate such an argumentation.

Finally in this phase of the operation, on August 16th you wrote:

posted on 8-16-2009 at 03:46 PM

Best example: my husband (American) wanted to be my business partner in my shop. I am Mexican)

Squid, these are all taken directly from your own postings. I do my research and reconnaissance work before opening my ill mannered, bad tempered mouth, and back it up with facts, not merely slandering people and trying to make them look bad and/or something they are not for ones own ill conceived and possibly jealous personage.

I also quote Toneart on August 1st to your good self:

posted on 8-1-2009 at 03:33 AM

Some people conceal their identities and they feel that gives them license to be sh*t disturbers.

You may have noticed that there is a troll who is obsessed by me. He is a coward who keeps reappearing under different pseudonyms. People p*ss me off and they will hear about it.

Who I am is no mystery. I am Tony and I live in The Orchard. Come on. Man up and reveal yourself.

I do agree with Tony entirely with his remarks to you Squid, concealing your identity seems to allow you great license to rubbish others, to be a coward and hide behind a pseudonym. Come on “Man up and reveal yourself.”

Who are you?? We know what you are. Care to dare to reveal yourself??

Phase two:

On doing a little research tonight, I find that this thread is not the first time that I have been rubbished by you in all your glory. Seems you threw the first missile at me back on July 31st in response to a posting that Maria placed in reference to the now three wrecks that are sunk in Burro, and named collectively “The Three Sisters” in honour (English spelling) of my three daughters. I found this in the Diving and Snorkeling section I believe it was on Baja Nomad.

posted on 7-31-2009 at 03:43 AM

Well, this story sound nice, real nice. But in Mulege everybody knows Mick Chapman as a guy with quite a temper. No selfcontrol - No manners at all. Walking through town w/ no shirt on and such misbehavior. Quite a looser.
Sorry for being so honest, but that's the truth.

If you are Squid, the person I believe you to be, I would ask you to remember our last shall we say, “heavy conversation.” Remember the emails from you to a certain person that I have in my possession. I, like all good divers and recon/SF guys, cover my backdoor and will use whatever is necessary to defend my family, property and myself. And I believe that is why you dislike me so much Squid, as just like Tony, I stand my ground. Or am I way off target and need to readjust my aim somewhat?? I am not the half blind lady next door. I cannot, and will never, be intimidated.

Sorry everyone out there for being so personal in public, but if I am going to be rubbished in public, I expect the right to defend myself the same way. I hope anyway that you may even have learned something about Squid, and indeed myself in an entertaining manner.

Bajamick - 10-22-2009 at 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vandenberg
Mick,
if you give us a time frame we'll have a get together for some good entertainment.
BYOB though. :biggrin:

Nice thought guys, thanks. I am open to timings if you wish, but will be in Loreto a week today for a business meeting at 1300, so we could probably hook up for a little something earlier in the day. It's always nice to meet new faces. Let me know your thoughts.

BTW, what does BYOB stand for. Sorry, I am an Englishman and so I don't understand the abbreviation, but might make a guess.

Bring Your Own Blonde?? (I like that idea)
Bring Your Own Battle Axe?? (I left her years ago)
Bring Your Own Bottle?? (Half full or half empty??)
Bring Your Own Brunette?? (That's a good idea also)
Bring Your Own Bear??
Bring Your Own Beer??
Bring Your Own Booze??
Bring Your Own Bruce Springsteen CD's??
The choice is endless, just remember I have to drive back afterwards!! Cheers...

shari - 10-23-2009 at 06:39 AM

good points Mick old boy...
so maybe
Bring your own Bazooka?

squid - 10-23-2009 at 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajamick
.........
Sorry everyone out there for being so personal in public, but if I am going to be rubbished in public, I expect the right to defend myself the same way. I hope anyway that you may even have learned something about Squid, and indeed myself in an entertaining manner.

That we got something straight here
I did not rubbish anybody ! I did not blame anybody without reason! I posted facts, strictly facts.

Fact number one:
Everybody who was in Mulege during summer (not too many foreigners) could see Mick and his son walking half naked through our town. Not only one time !
That shows clearly a lack of respect.
If he got a shirt on when meeting i.e. Shari is besides the point and from no importance to this thread.

Fact number two:
None of the so called 'support posts' can change his lack of selfcontrol and bad temper.
Those who are posting their support here, most of them did never met this guy.
If he is a 'World Class Diving Instructor' as posted here, then, so I have to ask, why is he hanging out in Mulege and not running a business in a World Class Diving Location like the Great Barrier Reef or the Carribian ? As much as I like that our town has a business like this, as much is my question bottom line.
Mulege and the entire Sea of Cortez is not known for 'World Class Diving Locations'. I guess everybody agrees in that there are much better diving locations around the world..

Fact number three:
Everybody who experianced this guy after the floods in 2008 and 09 could also experiance his lack of selfcontrol.
He was just outrages bad tempered.
Well, a very little undestanding to that is certainly o.k.
But we all are sitting in the same boat speaking about flooding. And if everybody who was flooded is behaving like him, we would completely run out of business in Mulege.
And no Mexican or any other foreigner was so bad behaving like this guy.

These facts are facts and not even three pages of support from people who never met him (most of those who are posting here, not all of course) can change that. And most of the posts where besides the point of this thread. Sorry, even that is a fact.
Personally I have no animosities against anybody. It's a question of manners and standards to me.
Now, let's go back to business AND having fun.

mtgoat666 - 10-23-2009 at 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by squid
Fact number one:
Fact number two:
Fact number three:

factoid numero quatro: squid still flings accusations, but hides behind fishy identity, is sceen name an indication of her odor down there? :lol:

factoid five: squid is obsessed with shirtlessness. what's up with that??

KurtG - 10-23-2009 at 11:51 AM

Warning, thread being hijacked!!

Since no one in Mulege answered my inquiry about the Hacienda I wonder if one of you on the ground in Mulege might take time away from this peein contest to walk by the hotel, give my regards to my old friend Alfonso and find out the status of that great old establishment.
Thanks,
Kurt (my real name)

squid - 10-23-2009 at 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KurtG
Warning, thread being hijacked!!

Since no one in Mulege answered my inquiry about the Hacienda I wonder if one of you on the ground in Mulege might take time away from this peein contest to walk by the hotel, give my regards to my old friend Alfonso and find out the status of that great old establishment.
Thanks,
Kurt (my real name)

Hola Kurt,
I am sorry but I did not read your request.
I do apologize for that.
About Hacienda.
It was damaged during the flood as waters on the square were about 4 / 5 feet high, maybe more.
So far the hacienda is open and a running operation, as far as I know.
You know, living in Mulege, Hotels are not really from interest.
And our house was safe during the flood.
Let me go to find your post and you questions and I will try to answer as good as possible.

Bajamick - 10-23-2009 at 02:46 PM

To save space here, I refer to the posting by Squid on 10-23-2009 at 04:13

As always squid, you are way off the mark. First off though I see you do not address my accusations to you ref your identity. You still hide cowardly behind a nickname, and do not challenge my findings ref your Mexican/Expat nationality. If one cannot defend them, it is far easier to ignore and revert to type.

Unless squid gets so out of hand, this is going to be my last word on the subject, and let people of all nationalities make up their own minds, as if you guys have not done so already!!

Squid, not only are you undoubtedly not a Mexican woman married to an American, you are also in my opinion, and that of others, are in fact a male of our species. Personally I doubt that you are anything other than probably a European who continuously berates and slags other people because you simply cannot handle life, hide behind a female identity, as well as refusing to reveal your real name. That in any language is called cowardice. I believe personally that you should close down the Squid account and reopen under a new pseudonym, “Coward” for instance.

You continue not only to refuse to reply to my accusations against yourself, researched and presented as facts, not hearsay or out of hatred. I see you declined in total even to acknowledge my statements ref your nationality, sex and position here in Mulege. Again I would suggest that is cowardice as if one is not prepared to respond to a given situation or statement that is derogatory to oneself, one should shut ones mouth in the first instance. People that live in glasshouses should not throw stones. A great expression that.

To answer Fact #1. Squid, tell me when you saw my son and myself walking round town?? Back up your over exaggerated ego with dates.
Amazing how when Shari (or others write) it is of no consequence to this thread.
I tell you Squid, if I owned a massage parlor, and I was like you claim to be, a woman, I’ll bet you would not complain at my running round town without a shirt on my back, or indeed my front!!

To answer Fact #2. Just proves your ignorance Squid when it comes to diving. The Sea of Cortez IS world class, and has a larger biodiversity of marine life than anywhere else in the world. It is also the youngest of our worlds sea’s. As always, check your facts before talking rubbish mien herr. People come from all over the world to dive this sea, and I agree that Mulege is not on the map as regards diving.
If you are who I am certain you are, I remember you even asking me at a dinner some years ago about diving here as you were then trying to run an illegal dive operation under a false flag operation, (and I still retain email proof of that fact). How can someone that cannot even dive, knows nothing of the subject, make remarks like you do?? Do you even swim Squid, or do you need armbands in the bath??

I am in Mulege because I choose to be, and you are correct, I can go anywhere in the world with my qualifications. And have done so for the last 19 years.

FYI, and hopefully without a big head, I am as highly qualified as is possible to get in my chosen profession. I am a PADI Course Director, and have been diving for 34 years come February next. I have over 14,000 dives under my belt, and have taught literally thousands of divers from the novice level to full Instructor and above over much of the world. There is only one other PADI Course Director in the whole length of Baja. It basically is the equivalent of being a diving professor as I am certified to teach the teachers. I would suggest that your own diving qualifications are a little less than mine, and indeed are probably non existent. Prove me wrong.
Certainly there are “better” dive locations around the world. But once more, when it comes to biodiversity, one cannot touch the Sea of Cortez. It is all down to what one wants. Big fish action requires a trip to the Bahamas, Micronesia, Cocos, Galapagos or similar.
Macro stuff is found in the Lambeth Straits in SE Asia. Wrecks, especially the German Grand War Fleet that sits on the bottom after the allies beat the Germans in WWI (for the first time) is at Scapa Flow in Scotland, UK. WWII wrecks are places like Chuk Lagoon in Micronesia again. Oh yes, and that’s where the allies, including us Brits, beat the hell out of the German military war machine for the second time. Forgot to mention that fact.
For biodiversity, one only has to dive the Sea of Cortez. In the last 12 months I have been in the water with Blue Whales, a mother and calf. 12 to 15 Finback Whales all at the same time. Manta, Mobula, Whale Sharks, Turtle, Sailfish, Sea Lions, etc right down to last week with two gorgeous seahorses. Yes I can back up my words. The Sea of Cortez is wonderful.
So you see Squid, although you have a fishy name and character, you know nothing of diving other than one gets wet and blows bubbles. Might I suggest you try the bath water the next time so that you may get wet and blow bubbles!!

To answer Fact #3. Frank(ly) speaking, I have not spoken with the person I believe you to be since I told you to pluck off at the Pemex in December last. This suits me fine as arguing with a squid is the same as arguing with an idiot.
And to be Frank once more, we are NOT all in the same boat. You are adrift, cut away by your own anger and disrespect for other mere humans. People I feel do not want to be in the self same boat as yourself.
Quote, ”It’s a case of manners and standards to me!! Unquote. What crap is that?? You berate, belittle and annoy so many people, yet you talk of manners and standards. Take a look in a mirror before you throw stones.

Squid, I am bored with this stupid situation, if you do not have the balls to reveal your name, back up what you erroneously believe, going over the same old ground, then I am going to stop replying. I knew an IRA terrorist once that stated “One cannot argue with an idiot.” I not only feel that that’s what you are, but also of possible Germanic European descent, and definitely a coward with it. Oh yes, and a male with it also. That is IMHO though of course.

As to having “fun” as you write, Frank(ly), thanks for the last few days, it has been fun!!

comitan - 10-23-2009 at 03:10 PM

I'm just wondering if Squid might be that gun toting European that was on 2-3 years ago fighting for his right to carry a gun? Some will remember :rolleyes:

DENNIS - 10-23-2009 at 03:37 PM

This is turning into a "turtle" thread.

Pescador - 10-23-2009 at 05:12 PM

No turtles have a hard shell, Squid on the otherhand are a sort of amorphous being who squirt ink whenever they are attacked. Of course they eat their young also so we are not too sure they are a higher life form by any stretch of the imagination. But they do have little circular hooks on their suckers which means that once they get their tentacles into something they tend to hold on for dear life and being right or wrong really does not enter into the picture. Definately a lower life form.

mtgoat666 - 10-23-2009 at 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pescador
No turtles have a hard shell, Squid on the otherhand are a sort of amorphous being who squirt ink whenever they are attacked. Of course they eat their young also so we are not too sure they are a higher life form by any stretch of the imagination. But they do have little circular hooks on their suckers which means that once they get their tentacles into something they tend to hold on for dear life and being right or wrong really does not enter into the picture. Definately a lower life form.

squid, a spineless critter. don't really have much taste, need to be spiced to make palatable. cook 'em a minute too long and they are shoe leather.

DENNIS - 10-23-2009 at 06:23 PM

OK...It's turning into a squid thread. :biggrin: