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El Jefe - 1-27-2011 at 11:07 AM

While out surfing glassy four footers ALL BY MYSELF this morning I reflected upon how fortunate I am to have my wonderful Paula with me. Here I drug her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula to live in view of my little surf paradise, and she tolerates it! As I return from the water, there she is engrossed at her easel. "Was that you out there, honey?"

I know that there are many women whose idea it was to move to Baja, but I'll bet most followed the dreams of their men.

So here's a shout out to all you fabulous Baja Women who have followed your men to this new, exciting and often challenging life. YOU are truly the stuff dreams are made of.

fishabductor - 1-27-2011 at 11:10 AM

x2

I did the opposite however and followed my wife to baja, as this is her and her families home.

CP - 1-27-2011 at 11:18 AM

Thanks for the cheer El Jefe!
During those 'challenging' moments I often remind myself of the line from a song "I'd rather live with him in his world, then live without him in mine.'

durrelllrobert - 1-27-2011 at 02:36 PM

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... Here I drug her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula

are you sure you didn't mean I DRUGGED her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula. that's what I had to do :lol:

LaloinBaja - 1-27-2011 at 04:17 PM

Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any comments??

toneart - 1-27-2011 at 04:24 PM

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Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any comments??

The young doctor every gringo went to left town. There is a clinic which serves everybody. I received treatment there last year and the doctor was very good. The fee was 100 pesos and the prescriptions were nominal.

For anything serious or critical, you have to get to La Paz, pronto. It is a 6-7 hours drive.

Bajahowodd - 1-27-2011 at 04:31 PM

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Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any comments??

I just don't think that one can reasonably consider a 6-7 hour drive as the response to a critical situation. Things that make Mulege so special are also things that should be a warning to those who know they have any medical conditions that could cause an acute situation. How about the relatively new hospital in Loreto? Haven't seen much written about that facility.

toneart - 1-27-2011 at 05:02 PM

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Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any comments??

I didn't mean to imply that a 6 or 7 hour drive was reasonable in a crisis. Quite the opposite.

I don't know anything about a new hospital in Loreto. Anybody??

Bajahowodd - 1-27-2011 at 05:12 PM

http://www.beachfrontloreto.com/Loreto_Mexico_Hospital/page_...

I was speaking of this facility. I don't imagine that it's going to replace Sloan Kettering or Cedars Sinai anytime soon, but for folks in Mulege, it may be a life saver.

Loretana - 1-27-2011 at 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Toneart

"I don't know anything about a new hospital in Loreto. Anybody??"

It's a nice new building with no staff to speak of. Any kind of SERIOUS care needs to head quickly to La Paz.

Or better yet, get your SKYMED insurance and have yourself flown to the States. As far as trauma medicine goes, you're SOL here in LTO.

PS. Sorry for the hijack......
I followed my sweetie to Loreto in 1986 (What are we going to DO down THERE?) and have never regretted it for a second!! :yes:

[Edited on 1-28-2011 by Loretana]

SkyMedBarbara - 1-27-2011 at 05:47 PM

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Or better yet, get your SKYMED insurance and have yourself flown to the States. As far as trauma medicine goes, you're SOL here in LTO.

Hi! I'm Barbara Vandenberg. Loreto's SkyMed Rep. Please feel free to contact me for information on becoming a SkyMed Member..We "Take you HOME!" incase of a medical emergency or critical injury.. skymedloreto@gmail.com Have a great safe day! Barbara

David K - 1-27-2011 at 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by El Jefe
While out surfing glassy four footers ALL BY MYSELF this morning I reflected upon how fortunate I am to have my wonderful Paula with me. Here I drug her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula to live in view of my little surf paradise, and she tolerates it! As I return from the water, there she is engrossed at her easel. "Was that you out there, honey?"

I know that there are many women whose idea it was to move to Baja, but I'll bet most followed the dreams of their men.

So here's a shout out to all you fabulous Baja Women who have followed your men to this new, exciting and often challenging life. YOU are truly the stuff dreams are made of.

A very nice thing to say Tom... You are very lucky to have Paula by your side... a great companion!

Viva Baja #2 May, 2001:

Tom (El Jefe) and Paula won the 2 nights' stay in Ensenada at the Hotel San Nicolas Honeymoon Suite (with in room jacuzzi)...va va vavoom!!!
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BBBB-1 Celito Lindo, (Sept., 2001)

Viva Baja #3 (Feb., 2002)

BFS - 1-27-2011 at 08:02 PM

Hey I was the first one out this morning! Must of ben a different beach....

bajacalifornian - 1-27-2011 at 09:36 PM

Loretana is correct. Nice building. That's about it. I've been life flighted out. Good thing. Still here. Dr. Fernando is a good diagnostician. Solved things the American doctors never did solve, for 200 peso fee and 300 pesos in meds. Don't underestimate him.

Gaucho - 1-27-2011 at 09:50 PM

Good on ya Tom! We'll see you and Paula in April.

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Loretana is correct. Nice building. That's about it. I've been life flighted out. Good thing. Still here. Dr. Fernando is a good diagnostician. Solved things the American doctors never did solve, for 200 peso fee and 300 pesos in meds. Don't underestimate him.

And don't overestimate him. He is always studying, always learning, but not yet always a safe bet. In a serious situation, don't rely on Loreto or Mulege care-- get to La Paz, or Skymed out-- quickly!!

David

Dave - 1-27-2011 at 11:30 PM

With each passing day I am thankful I didn't give you permission to take my photograph. :rolleyes:

David K - 1-27-2011 at 11:35 PM

But you are so beautiful Dave!

Do you miss making sandwiches... I miss getting a pastrami and your business name was still on the building lasttime I drove by!

AmoPescar - 1-27-2011 at 11:49 PM

Tom,

So glad to hear you are enjoying the good life in Baja and have your beautiful wife Paula by your side!!!

I'm living in Vista now and think of you all the time when I pass by your old haunts.

Take care and have one for me!

Miguelamo :tumble:

AmoPescar - 1-29-2011 at 01:54 AM

BUMP...

shari - 1-29-2011 at 06:31 AM

this was SOOOO sweet of you Jefe to acknowledge your lovely and talented wife...love the wave painting!!!
and to all you spouses who are sticking by your mate in their quest to follow their dreams...good on ya! just maybe you too will find new dreams here in baja.

mcfez - 1-29-2011 at 05:14 PM

Acknowledging your wife is a very good thing to do. I always admire when a man does that for his better half. I did the same on my website. 5 stars to you Sir.

toneart - 1-29-2011 at 05:38 PM

El Jefe (Tom?),

I deleted one of my posts that was an attempt at humor. When I revisited it I realized that it was very inappropriate. Your post at the top of this string is indeed admirable!

Please accept my apology, Sir. I hope you had disregarded it as just some idiot posting something stupid.

mcfez - 1-29-2011 at 06:17 PM

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El Jefe (Tom?),

I deleted one of my posts that was an attempt at humor. When I revisited it I realized that it was very inappropriate. Your post at the top of this string is indeed admirable!

Please accept my apology, Sir. I hope you had disregarded it as just some idiot posting something stupid.

All sorts of real men here at this post.

BajaGringo - 1-29-2011 at 07:26 PM

I lucked out and found my love already living here south of the border so it didn´t take too much convincing on my part. But she is a gem, my best friend and a real partner in every new adventure we discover, day after day...

krafty - 2-4-2011 at 12:20 AM

toneheart, mcfez and all Nomads-
so many good folks-so many fun folks and lest we don't forget the foul folks-celebrating my senior citizenship today-not grousing tho-considering the alternative. Cheers!

bajabass - 2-4-2011 at 04:48 AM

Is this to mean you turned the huge 65 yesterday krafty??

Happy birthday!! :yes:

To all who thank their wives, smart men!! Not too easy to find a woman that can put up with us Bajafiends!!I found mine in Baja Norte, hauled her to the states for three years, then sent her packing to La Paz 6 months before I could leave. Not only has Dra. Bajabass made my life better, she may have saved it as well. I may have a few competitors, but I think I am the luckiest man in the world!! :spingrin:

Now if this darn wind would stop, and the water would warm up!!!

toneart - 2-4-2011 at 03:11 PM

Happy Birthday, Krafty! :yes: