BajaNomad - The Kindness of Strangers

The Kindness of Strangers

Gypsy Jan - 3-19-2010 at 09:54 PM

"Baja is a bad place, yada, yada...you are in deep doo-doo if you go there."

Well, whatever. We were returning home and the G*D shock absorber fell off on the road. Please pardon my ire; we had the whole under-carriage checked out just this last month.

As we pulled over, some people walking by asked us if we needed help. I yanked up the Rottweiler to make him be civil.

The strangers were good guys and they and the hubby looked under the truck and figured out a fix to the problem that would let us get to the mechanic in the morning.

Is Baja a bad place? You can ask me.

postholedigger - 3-20-2010 at 07:46 AM

During one visit, I went out for some tacos and a run to the store. After tacos, my car wouldn't start. All I would hear is a
rapid "click, click, click, click". After opening the hood and hitting
the battery terminals a few times with my shoe, the car kicked over.
After my next stop, same thing. This time, though, no amount of jostling
would make the car start again. Just as I was hunched over the engine,
looking at the battery, a guy came by with his 2 kids and suggested that
the battery terminals were corroded (at least that's what I understood
from my beginner knowledge of Spanish). We tried removing the cables
from the battery but without tools, we could only get one side off.
Another guy (who happened to be parked right in front of me just
happened to have a tool box in his trunk and helped us take the other
side off. We cleaned the terminals with screw drivers and water,
reconnected the battery and the car turned right over. They both took
off with a jolly "Orale!"

2 complete strangers (plus a 1 wife and 3 kids between them) took time out of their day to help a stranded foreigner in the parking lot of a Calimax.

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 07:53 AM

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Originally posted by postholedigger
We tried removing the cables
from the battery but without tools, we could only get one side off.

Look no further, you've found your two problems. Loose cable and no tools. [the shoe doesn't count] :lol:

wessongroup - 3-20-2010 at 08:11 AM

Must say I have had the same experience... down in Baja.. if something is not right and you need help.. people just come over to give a hand... used to be that way in the states many, many moons ago..

But, rather have a flat down here in my current condition than the States.... would have to wait for AAA, Highway Patrol or something like that, down here, open the hood and you got people around... don't usually know what they are saying but, it always works out ok... and I like that a lot... need a ride you got one.. need something, they will help...

Nice.... from my standpoint too...

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
"Baja is a bad place, yada, yada...you are in deep doo-doo if you go there."

Is Baja a bad place? You can ask me.

Let's say, for the sake of conversation, that Baja is unanimously declared safe for tourists. The crime statistics and death in the streets still don't add to the vacation ambiance. If three people each week were brutaly murdered in Disneyland, would you still think it was the happiest place on earth? I doubt it. I'll bet you wouldn't even go there.
Vacations are supposed to be fun and carefree. Driving through military roadblocks with everybody carrying bigass automatic weapons is far from that. I know the Army is there for our safety, but it's not a decoration. It's a necessity.
Baja is a war-zone. That can't be denied if your mind is in the real world.

Jan..tell us more about your Rotty. Does the security it gives you ever enter into the equation?
Let's support Baja and promote cautious tourism, but let's not lose sight of the fact that there is a dangerous criminal enterprise in our midst.

woody with a view - 3-20-2010 at 08:18 AM

once about 20 miles south of El Ros we could see a car on the side of the road a couple miles ahead. two cars in front of us passed and when we got close we could see mom, dad, and 3 kids standing at the roadside. i stopped and Bia asked what the problem was. they needed gas. no one had a hose to siphon my tank so we had dad hop in. we dropped him at the station in ER and offered to take him back but he refused.....

i hope we left a good impression.....

Debra - 3-20-2010 at 08:24 AM

I beg to differ Dennis...........I once made it quite away back to Bahia from Las Anaimas with only a handy dandy rock, my cable was also loose and it kept popping off, over and over again. Finally my friend and leader stopped looking for that dang lost mission and realized I wasn't behind him and came back with "real" tools. I of course had real tools, but, for some unknown reason had left them at camp.........that will never happen again.

I can't count the times people have stopped for me to help, and I for them. The un-written law is that you never pass anyone by in the desert. Talk about trust and love of the people on Baja........several years while traveling with the Humfreville's we came across a man with 3 kids in school uniforms, truck hood up, we stopped and ask if he needed help.....he told us he had a tow truck on the way but would be greatful if we would take the kids with us to San Quinten (we were probably about 2 1/2 or 3 hours away).....Can you imagine that happening in the states? No way! I sure wouldn't turn my kids over to some strangers

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 08:25 AM

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Originally posted by woody in ob

i hope we left a good impression.....

Of course you did. How not?

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by Debra
I beg to differ Dennis...........I once made it quite away back to Bahia from Las Anaimas with only a handy dandy rock,

Oh Lord...Now they'll be selling them at Pep Boys. :lol:

Debra - 3-20-2010 at 08:35 AM

:lol:

Debra - 3-20-2010 at 08:36 AM

now you've got me spitting tea on my lap-top!

wessongroup - 3-20-2010 at 08:42 AM

Me too... good one

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 3-20-2010 at 11:38 AM

Hola, another tale or two.

i ran out of gas going north about 20 miles from el rosario and pulled over and held my gas can, which was empty, of course, up for people to see what my problem was. for about 45 minutes, noboby stopped. then, i heard what was to be, a dump truck with four mexican men driving down the arroyo behind me. he stopped, pulled across the road about 200 feet and they started shoveling sand into the truck.

about five minutes later, one of the workers came over and asked what my problem was. he took my gas can to his truck, siphoned out two gallons and just gave it to me. glad it wasn't a diesel !

he wouldn't take anything and walked back to his truck. i went over and gave them a six pack of pacificos, a quart of tequila and some cokes that i had. they wouldn't take any money.

to this day, i wish i would have gotten their names and addresses as i try and carry a lot of used clothes across the border going south that i could try and give them later and also to see what else they could use.

same thing happened again in the same area a year later and i stopped by three parked cfe trucks. they siphoned five gallons and wouldn't take anything for it. i did have a five gallon can that i put in earlier but it wasn't enough.

i now carry ten gallons going north and south and i drive a LOT slower pulling a trailer. sure sucks the fuel going fast.

yeah, it's really dangerous here ! NOT !!!! JUST WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL PEOPLE !!!

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

DanO - 3-20-2010 at 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by postholedigger
We tried removing the cables
from the battery but without tools, we could only get one side off.

Look no further, you've found your two problems. Loose cable and no tools. [the shoe doesn't count] :lol:

No tools, indeed. It boggles my mind, but more than once I've pulled over to help locals with a flat and they didn't have a lug wrench. Mine gets a lot of use.

Woooosh - 3-20-2010 at 12:40 PM

We were surrounded by armed carjackers on the via rapida in TJ last month. Good Samaritans yelled and screamed at the thugs and they took off. So is Baja a bad place, you tell me? :?:

monoloco - 3-20-2010 at 01:08 PM

Every time that I have had any kind of trouble here someone has always stopped and offered to help. Once, many years ago, I was driving with a friend to the East Cape to go fishing, it was a Sunday morning about 6 AM, driving east from Cabo San Lucas with the sun in our eyes we hit a large rock that had fallen off of a dump truck blowing out 2 tires on the car and 1 on the boat trailer. We were standing by the side of the road trying to figure out what we were going to do when an elderly gentleman and his wife stopped to see if we needed help. Since it was 6AM and there were no llanteras open they took us to their home, a shack in a poor barrio, fed us breakfast then drove us around Cabo to look for a tire that would work. The hospitality that these poor people showed to two clueless gringos really made an impression on me and I have tried to pay it forward by following their example.

El Comadante Loco - 3-20-2010 at 01:12 PM

One more tale.. Many, many years ago before Baja Nomads, late 70s, I was returning from Loreto during Spring Break with the wife and two small kids. Everything was going well, no problems in fact we stopped at the road side campgrounds along the way which were part of old El President hotels.
How many of you remember those days????
Well, going north about 10-15 miles south of Colonet my truck blew a head gasket, of course we were stuck on the edge of the road without any type of shoulder.. Within minutes the Green Angels show up, we discuss the problem and decided that they would push us into Colonet.
They were true angels once we got to Colonet they stayed with me, help diagnose the problem and take head off.. Once we were sure it was just a gasket and no other damage done they set off to return to their base in Ensenada. Well what was I supposed to do with the head off the truck and no gasket they had the answer. The Angels stated they could return the next day with a gasket and help me put it all back together. They made an offer I could not refuse so I gave the money for the cost of new gasket.. I did not know if I would see them again or not but one must have faith and trust in these situations.
By 10:00am the next day they were there with the new gasket and by early afternoon we had the truck running and back on the road.. I offered them money as a sign of appreciation but they refused to take and only after I insisted and told that I was offended by their refusal did they agree to take the money.. VIVA LOS ANGELES VERDES!!!!

BTW this is for Dennis I have been pulled out of the desert and helped by those military guys with big guns.. I am so glad they are there.. Once while they were lifting the back door of the van to inspect all of the stuff poured out onto the pavement. They guys were so apologetic and quickly picked it all up repacked it and sent us off on our way..

You know we who live along the border on this side also live in an occupied zone. The only difference is that our checkpoints are manned by the Border Patrol.. In fact I have been scrutinized and hassled more by the BP than the Mexican Military.. Must be the dark skin.. I am sure there is no profiling going on here

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 01:15 PM

OK....Let's hear it for "The Green Angels." We don't want to leave anyone out.

woody with a view - 3-20-2010 at 02:18 PM

rarely see green angels anymore. hopefully if i need 'em they'll show!

DianaT - 3-20-2010 at 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
rarely see green angels anymore. hopefully if i need 'em they'll show!

I think they changed the color of their trucks for political reason.

Dennis, in Answer to Your Question

Gypsy Jan - 3-20-2010 at 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
"Baja is a bad place, yada, yada...you are in deep doo-doo if you go there."

Is Baja a bad place? You can ask me.

Jan..tell us more about your Rotty. Does the security it gives you ever enter into the equation?
Let's support Baja and promote cautious tourism, but let's not lose sight of the fact that there is a dangerous criminal enterprise in our midst.

Yes. Not by design, but by happenstance. We did not set out to provide ourselves with four-legged security; it just turned out that way. And they DO provide security. Cesar Milan refers to the Rottweiler and Pit Bull breed as "gladiators". He has stated that he can leave home on his many trips and not worry, because he knows that his wife and children will be safe.

That being said, these breeds are not backyard dogs. They need to be socialized and trained so that they know and accept their place and role in the household. Many people have brought in to their homes these kind of dogs, but they neglected to learn about the breed and to pay attention to the fact that these dogs don't come equipped with automatic operating instructions.

The Rottweiler has an aloof, dominant nature. They are Number 9 on the Dog IQ Most Intelligent list. They are not a first time owner's type of dog. If the owner is not the pack leader, the Rottweiler will take things into his paws and make decisions on his own.

OK, end of long-winded reply. Let's get back to the fun and nonsense :tumble:

[Edited on 3-20-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

woody with a view - 3-20-2010 at 03:56 PM

yes, now they are painted mostly white.

Perhaps Not

Bajahowodd - 3-20-2010 at 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DianaT

Quote:

Originally posted by woody in ob
rarely see green angels anymore. hopefully if i need 'em they'll show!

I think they changed the color of their trucks for political reason.

Over the years, I have observed a diminished presence of the Green Angels on Mex 1. My personal take is that with the expansion of cell phone service, those folks were able to hang in populated places until there was a call for help. With the exception of the stretch between El Rosario and Guerrero Negro, There is cell service mostly along the way. So, over the years, I have come to encounter their trucks more often in the towns rather than out on the highway. That's just my take on it. and I'm hoping that the decreased presence as I drive Mex 1 is just for that reason.

woody with a view - 3-20-2010 at 04:16 PM

is there a green angels phone number? similar to the 066?

irenemm - 3-20-2010 at 04:16 PM

My son broke down at the La Canada the pools in Dec. it was the 23rd. he stopped to get the kids somes snacks. then his car would not start. he tried the battery cables and nothing someone gave him a jump and start but stopped. he needed a battery. the guy at the store asked him when he was coming back through he said the 25th. the guy says ok use my battery and bring it back on your way home. he told my son it was because he had kids. do you thinkg someone in the states would do this. NO
I have had a few good helpers over the years. feel safer breaking down here than in the states.
I have always said there are 2 kinds of people in the world those that love baja and those that hate it. you can never change them. the caravans would get here and always tell on the first day the lover and the hater. still the same ones on theway home.

woody with a view - 3-20-2010 at 04:18 PM

we once got a flat around 11pm on the way to a friends house in south rosarito. some guy gave us his inflated tire (lug pattern matched) and said to drop it off when we got a new tire in the morning.!.!...!!!!!

go figure!

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
[end of long-winded reply. Let's get back to the fun and nonsense :tumble:

I would like to hear your evaluation of what else I said. Agree, or not. My points weren't made to fall by the wayside.
Didja see them, or not?
I hate being ignored. I just effing hate it.

Dennis, I Answered Your Direct Question to Me

Gypsy Jan - 3-20-2010 at 06:04 PM

You did not ask me to comment on your preceding paragraph.

Since you are now asking, here is my humble take on the Baja situation.

According to the various news outlets and Mayor Torres' recent PR releases, the violence in Rosarito is down sharply - they cite statistics. How good those statistics are and how they are skewed for self-serving purposes is anybody's guess.

The FBI keeps statistics on violence prone areas. Detroit and DC are on the top of the list, with South Central LA jockeying for a higher position. Tijuana was ninth the last time I looked and Rosarito and Ensenada were nowhere on the radar, but I wasn't looking that hard.

No place is perfect and if you want to be a tourist, instead of a traveler, then get an experienced nanny organization to take care of your itinerary.

Several ears ago, a European couple bought a property next to us in Newport Beach. They leveled the historic house (built by a former CEO of Bank of America) and rebuilt a very attractive, but very secure building with quick-drop metal shutters, security cameras on every side and metal-gated underground parking. This is a normal feature for wealthy homes in France and throughout other wealthy areas of Europe.

There was much hand-wringing and wailing from the locals, but when a sophisticated second- story burglar ring moved through the neighborhood a few months later, taking advantage of the open doors on the upper balconies of the homes, all the complaining stopped.

Once again, a long-winded reply to a question from you, but I say, know where you go. Carefree doesn't exist, but you can create the illusion of it if you do the homework.

EDIT TO ADD ADDITIONAL INFO: I just remembered that, during that same period of time, there were roving gangs of car thieves in our neighborhood - the local cops said that the Chief of Police and other high officials in Tijuana would write out descriptions of vehicles they wanted and that the orders wwere filled by the eager up-and-coming ones.

[Edited on 3-21-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 06:19 PM

Thanks, Jan..............I really didn't request a review of what Torres said. I asked your opinion of what I said.
Diddja read it? It's OK if you didn't. I doubt anyone else did either.

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
"Baja is a bad place, yada, yada...you are in deep doo-doo if you go there."

Is Baja a bad place? You can ask me.

Here it is again. Reeeeed it and tell me what you think of what I said. Not Torres or Ramos or you....what I said.
Evaluate that.

Dennis, I Really Did Read What You Wrote

Gypsy Jan - 3-20-2010 at 06:32 PM

Rosarito is not Fantasyland, but Disneyland has killed its fair share of tourists over the years - in gruesome ways, although they would like to pretend it hasn't.

Also, in past years, Disneyland and Magic Mountain had severe problems with gangs using the venues as meet-greet-drug deal places. Good luck with finding out how they handled the problems, they have much better PR control of the media.

Declaring Rosarito a tourist-safe zone? Ehh, just PR speak. Military checkpoints - the kids are polite and doing their job. I like them, they have dogs, too. Yesterday, we asked the guys at Rosarito where the dog was, they replied that he was eating. One other soldier piped up to brag that the dog could scent drugs AND guns! I am a bit skeptical of that claim, but I love that they are proud of their working dog.

[Edited on 3-21-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 06:46 PM

Thanks, Jan. Disneyland was supposed to be a metaphore.
I'm going back to Sharkey's where I'm understood. It comes with the price of the drink. :yes:

[Edited on 3-21-2010 by DENNIS]

Dennis, If I Missed Your Point

Gypsy Jan - 3-20-2010 at 06:51 PM

I apologize.

GJ

noproblemo2 - 3-20-2010 at 06:51 PM

Ok, my 2 cents, there are good mexicans and good americans as much as there are equal bad of both, however one needs to adjust to ones environment according to where you are. The military/Police inspections in Baja, yes more so than on the 5, 805, BUT they are doing their jobs for very little pay. Overall, if one does have a break down here you are more likely to have a good samaritan stop to assist than in the states and the Mexican people are more trusting than the Americans. JMHO................

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 06:54 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
I apologize.

GJ

Never a need for that with us.

mulegejim - 3-20-2010 at 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
"Baja is a bad place, yada, yada...you are in deep doo-doo if you go there."

Is Baja a bad place? You can ask me.

Dennis, I hate to say it - but get a life. Jim

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by noproblemo2
there are good mexicans and good americans

If you arn't prepared to offer proof to that point, you should retract it. :lol:

noproblemo2 - 3-20-2010 at 07:00 PM

Hmmmmmmmm, well we have you vs Gypsy Jan... Calderon vs the cartels... :lol:

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 07:01 PM

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Originally posted by mulegejim
Dennis, I hate to say it - but get a life. Jim

Thanks, Jim. Nice thought. Accept one of mine...Bite Me.

If you have issues with me, bring them up so we can discuss them. In the future, keep your crap to yourself if you can't express your thoughts.
I won't put with your sht or anybody else's here if they can't explain themselves.

So...screw you untill further notice....which I would assue would come from you if you have the inclination.
If not, screw you again.

[Edited on 3-21-2010 by DENNIS]

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 07:05 PM

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Originally posted by noproblemo2
Hmmmmmmmm, well we have you vs Gypsy Jan... Calderon vs the cartels... :lol:

Oh Gawd.... you are so lost with this issue. Go over to TalkBaja and play in the sand. It's a safe environment.

noproblemo2 - 3-20-2010 at 07:07 PM

Gee and here I thought you asked for proof!!!! :biggrin:

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Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by noproblemo2
Hmmmmmmmm, well we have you vs Gypsy Jan... Calderon vs the cartels... :lol:

Oh Gawd.... you are so lost with this issue. Go over to TalkBaja and play in the sand. It's a safe environment.

Quote:
Originally posted by noproblemo2
there are good mexicans and good americans

If you arn't prepared to offer proof to that point, you should retract it.

mtgoat666 - 3-20-2010 at 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by noproblemo2
Ok, my 2 cents, there are good mexicans and good americans as much as there are equal bad of both, however one needs to adjust to ones environment according to where you are. The military/Police inspections in Baja, yes more so than on the 5, 805, BUT they are doing their jobs for very little pay. Overall, if one does have a break down here you are more likely to have a good samaritan stop to assist than in the states and the Mexican people are more trusting than the Americans. JMHO................

not true. i think good samaritans occur in about same proportion in US and mex rural areas; and US and mex urban areas. big cities are big cities, doesn't matter where you are. you people are dreaming if you think rural mexico is more friendly rural US. there are rural places in mexico where banditos will clean your pockets and leave your body on side of road for dogs to eat -- can't think of similar rural areas in US.

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
can't think of similar rural areas in US.

What is that I hear? Is it a banjo? No...it sounds like a man squealing like a pig. :lol:

[Edited on 3-21-2010 by DENNIS]

Donjulio - 3-20-2010 at 07:32 PM

They sure don't have to give Dennis a breathalyzer test. They just have to read his posts. He goes from ridiculous to really stupid. You can almost count the drinks.

noproblemo2 - 3-20-2010 at 07:45 PM

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Originally posted by Donjulio
They sure don't have to give Dennis a breathalyzer test. They just have to read his posts. He goes from ridiculous to really stupid. You can almost count the drinks.

Or something........ But we luv ya anyway Dennis...

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

What is that I hear? Is it a banjo? No...it sounds like a man squealing like a pig. :lol:

And, here he is...the pig I mentioned.

Quote:

Originally posted by Donjulio
They sure don't have to give Dennis a breathalyzer test. They just have to read his posts. He goes from ridiculous to really stupid. You can almost count the drinks.

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 07:50 PM

Did you go back for more, jewelio? Betcha did.

"Looking for love in all the delicate places" :lol:

[Edited on 3-21-2010 by DENNIS]

Donjulio - 3-20-2010 at 07:51 PM

Thank you for reinforcing my point.

DENNIS - 3-20-2010 at 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by Donjulio
Thank you for reinforcing my point.

Up to this moment, you haven't made a valid point.

Let's hear just one.....please.

torch - 3-20-2010 at 07:59 PM

I just love the name of the post!!!!!!!! :bounce:

noproblemo2 - 3-20-2010 at 08:00 PM

Gypsy Jan, THANK YOU for sharing a good experience here in Baja, many more are needed to be heard by the media up there, not just the negative. Just wanted to add this before I drop this particular thread.

Donjulio - 3-20-2010 at 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by noproblemo2
Gypsy Jan, THANK YOU for sharing a good experience here in Baja, many more are needed to be heard by the media up there, not just the negative. Just wanted to add this before I drop this particular thread.

I sure agree with this. I have had a tremendous amount of positive experiences with the people here. There have been a couple negatives but those were my own fault.

wessongroup - 3-21-2010 at 08:57 AM

War zone.. day before yesterday... had a duce and a half, with a platoon of feller's in the back of the truck.. they were armed and ready.. this is the third time they have been inside the compound where we stay...

Descanso Bay is an area of consolidation and continued shipping point for "materials" moving north.. Ensenada, then La Salina.. to Primo Tapio.. then Popotola ... Rosarito ... next stop TJ.. then across the border... that would appear to be the general movement up the coast from Ensenada...

Have not been to the south, and really don't know the traffic pattern.. seems like planes to dry lake beds from outside the Country for coke.. the pot, meth, ice and H are produced within Mexico.. saw where a large growing area was popped out side SQ a few months back.. under roof and high end production facility for pot.. and pot makes up over half the "materials" being moved north... half..

As for the week before.. a truck load came in at around 3-4 was here in the area doing sweeps... arrested two guy's.. the soldiers were all wearing black masks...

And the first run was sometime back.. when they were working a bit to the south in the Rancho Reynoso Nursery just north of the bridge by Cantamar ... they, the military hassled some folks, on that pice, made them get out of their houses for a search...

As for me.. I opened all my windows.. rolled up the blinds.. and got up from bed, and took my two dogs and when outside, so they could see up front who was in this house, and what they might have to "fear" for an old man just getting by with a cane and two stupid dogs... the troops were about 100' from my house.. told the dogs to shut up, and they did.... so even they knew it was no joke with these guys and the guns..

There is no doubt in my mind about the "war" that is going on related to the drugs.... and where I'm living appears to be a staging area for the movement..

Hope they have taken good notes on my location, and my age and physical condition.. and put that into future ops..

I try and keep my head down.. just in case of friendly fire.. I don't really worry about it... but, at the same time.. I try and put that up front, along with the suggestion not to stop if someone hits your car with a rock.. good idea.. just keep driving ... bondo will do wonders .... that can be fixed.. hole in my head.. will I will say it, another hole in my head is not needed... I have a hard enough time already...

Will just add in, even with all that, I like it better down here than I do up North.. can't really put my finger on it just yet... but, I just feel more relaxed down here, a lot of reasons.. .... wish I could say it was the beer.. but, I can't drink.. cuz of all this stupid medication I take.. every single one tells me not to use alcohol .... you want to talk about hell.... and tobacco is out too.. as is just about everything else I used to like...

So everyone have one for me today or four... maybe it will make me feel better if someone has a few and is enjoying themselves at a bar some place, or there home or some place outside as it's going to be another beautiful day outside, spring is here.. soft air, warm sun.. green grass and plants.. flowers.. just really great...

Salud!

noproblemo2 - 3-21-2010 at 09:29 AM

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Originally posted by wessongroup
So everyone have one for me today or four... maybe it will make me feel better if someone has a few and is enjoying themselves at a bar some place, or there home or some place outside as it's going to be another beautiful day outside, spring is here.. soft air, warm sun.. green grass and plants.. flowers.. just really great...

Salud!

Well I'm sure this can be accomplished for you......... :lol:

cjesme - 3-21-2010 at 09:37 AM

We have been going to Baja Norte for over 20 years. Love it, never had a problem and the people are beautiful. Yes the good out weigh the bad and yes the US has as many bad.

woody with a view - 3-21-2010 at 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by wessongroup

So everyone have one for me today or four... maybe it will make me feel better if someone has a few and is enjoying themselves at a bar some place, or there home or some place outside as it's going to be another beautiful day outside, spring is here.. soft air, warm sun.. green grass and plants.. flowers.. just really great...

Salud!

here ya go buddy!

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AmyT - 4-10-2010 at 03:29 PM

We lost our dog in an accident driving up the Baja (I have been posting about it here since it happened in January) and so many "Nomads" as well as the locals in the surrounding areas have been so kind and helpful. We still have yet to find Pickle, but we could not have done all of the searching without "the kindness of strangers." Thank you.

k-rico - 4-10-2010 at 03:37 PM

Amy,

Glad you posted. I'll be driving through the area Monday on my way to BCS. I'll keep my eyes open. It's the stretch between Catavina and Bahia de Los Angeles, right?

AmyT - 4-10-2010 at 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by k-rico
Amy,

Glad you posted. I'll be driving through the area Monday on my way to BCS. I'll keep my eyes open. It's the stretch between Catavina and Bahia de Los Angeles, right?

Yes k-rico! Thank you! My parents were just through there about a week ago. They posted new flyers. I raised the reward to $1000 uds! I just pray he turns up.

Thank you for your help and your hope!
Safe travels!

Osprey - 4-11-2010 at 07:01 AM

Once near Cataviña I stopped to help two elderly Mexican ladies in an old beater of a car. I didn't have any tools with me but they had some and I was able to get them going again. I took the tools as payment (which they weren't too happy about) and it's a good thing because a couple days later I used them when I broke down and had to fix my own car.

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woody with a view - 4-11-2010 at 07:05 AM

that's GREAT planning on your part Osprey!!!! :light:

durrelllrobert - 4-11-2010 at 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by torch
I just love the name of the post!!!!!!!! :bounce:

Believe it or not, DENNIS IS a good semaritan and has helped me out more than once when I ran out of money at Sharky's :lol:

Osprey - 4-11-2010 at 10:49 AM

How far do you reckon Sharkey's is from my house?

bajafam - 4-11-2010 at 11:26 AM

We have been on both sides of the Good Samaritan coin. Can't tell you how many families in 2 wheel drive we have pulled from the beach! Not to mention the several times we have come across an accident and either called for help or waited until help arrived, all the while giving the accident victims blankets or what have you. We have received the best payment of all from any of these incidents...a warm, genuine and gracious smile. We have also received help, or at least had people stop and offer it. There isn't much we aren't prepared for on our trips, but someone always stops if we are stuck on the side of the road. We've even had families offer us their homes to sleep in or their yard to camp in when we have found ourselves far from our destination and in the dark. We've only had good experiences, but we are not naive to the fact that bad ones do happen. We are prepared for those as well