bajalera - 8-18-2004 at 10:51 PM
you buy a hanging plant in a pot that's suspended by three sort of sleazy wires whose ends are twisted into a hook, and you remove the wires and put
the pot in a decent looking macrame plant hanger.
But there might come a day when you need sleazy wires and God only knows where they are to be found, so you stash them away in a drawer instead of
putting them in the trash.
bajalera
Life in Baja
Mike Humfreville - 8-18-2004 at 11:58 PM
Hell, I do that on the northern side of the border. Having just moved I can PROMISE you I NEVER threw anything away my entire life.
But, speaking of planters, in the '60's and '70's at Rancho Sonora, an hour south of El Rosario and after you've dropped into the central desert, they
had a small garden apparently supported by grey water just in front of their tiny cafe (that served the VERY BEST salsa in the central desert).
Suspended just above the garden and inside the palapa there was an old, exhausted tire. Someone had somehow twisted the tire such that the lower
portion was formed into a widened configuration and planted flowers there.
I have thought through the image in my mind for decades now and still can't imagine how they did it.
I guess I can't say that this strictly falls into your posting point. There were no saved planter wires. Just memories. Maybe it's the memories
that are the most difficult of all the items we get rid of.
Thanks for recalling one of mine.
bajalera if you haven't read Tony Cohen's "Living On Mexican Time" book you would surely enjoy it!
Natalie Ann - 8-19-2004 at 07:55 AM
Lera - We also save string and plant wire and other odds 'n ends... I just KNEW I oughta be living in Baja. 
And I sure agree with Mike regarding the book, which I believe is titled simply "On Mexican Time". Pleasant read with lots of smiles.
Lera
Baja Bernie - 8-19-2004 at 08:36 AM
For sure! A Mexicans treasures are a lot of others trash.
It is interesting how so many gringo's do not understand this basic fact of Mexican life. Sorta like a bank account for those unforeseen events in
life.
How is the book coming?
Adjusted
capn.sharky - 8-19-2004 at 12:08 PM
When your heart doesn't pound when a cop in Tijuana or Ensenada pulls you over. Instead you look at this as an opportunity to see if you can screw
him out of his mordida.
I see about 5 van and trailer loads
jrbaja - 8-19-2004 at 12:22 PM
of things I have saved and will move down south. Probably to save some more.
But, one day they will be used for sure.
Carol doesn't seem to understand, but my neighbors sure do!
I think that an important part of living somewhere that doesn't have much, is using what you have to make up for it.
Keep on collecting!!
Murphys Law!
mcgyver - 8-19-2004 at 04:34 PM
Isn't that what its called? If you throw it away today and there is not another available anywhere then that is the one you will need!
Never fails for me.
Guarandangteed
jrbaja - 8-19-2004 at 04:39 PM
I'm reminded of....
Mexray - 8-19-2004 at 08:47 PM
the late Granville King, who wrote a monthly column in 'PV4' magazine, and lived his later years on a Sea of Cortez Playa, below San Felipi...
This particular column relived King's earlier days around a garage, where all the spare bits of mechanical stuff, nuts, bolts, fittings, washers, etc.
would end up in a 'goodie-box'. He wrote how these bits would seem to multiply in the wee hours when no one was around...and when needed, would
give-up just the right part that was needed.
The 'goodie-box' needed nurturing, from time to time, and sometimes it would be necessary to 'caress' these bits and pieces, several times in order to
find the required item!
I just know that when I need a few of a particular sized washer from my own 'goodie-box' - it takes time...maybe find a couple now, and then return in
an hour to find some more...dang!, those weren't there when I looked the 1st time!
Of course, it's been said many times, you won't need an item till the day after you haul it to the dump!
[Edited on 20-8-2004 by Mexray]
Mexray
jrbaja - 8-19-2004 at 08:57 PM
yer not the only one. I have truly been amazed at what turns up when you need
it. Almost magical!
This post immediately brings two things to mind;
Eli - 8-20-2004 at 08:06 PM
One of Don Jimmy?s favourite sayins:
Murphy?s Law ? If it can go wrong it will.
Martinez?s Law ? That Murphy was an optimist. Jejejeje, Hay que mi Poppie, still leaves me chucking.
And:
Just the other day, I was at my silk screen masters studio out in the boonies of El Tule, and I spotted in the yard a couple of pieces of broken
decortive talavera tile of a pattern that I had never seen before. I scooped up this special find in total glee and with my eyes shinning at my good
fortune, I asked him if I could have them. ?Claro Que Si?, he said.
Of course being an artist himself, he understands better than anyone else that one man?s trash is another?s treasures.
Saludos a todos, Sara
[Edited on 8-21-2004 by Eli]
Markitos - 8-20-2004 at 08:54 PM
# 1 Ice chest
# 2 Shade cloth
# 3 Fuel can
# 4 Pcv pipe
# 5 Pair of flip flops
# 6 o never mind you get the idea. All road side finds 
Eli,
jrbaja - 8-20-2004 at 08:58 PM
you and everyone else that had the pleasure of spending no more than a few minutes with him !
One of a kind.
Uness of course, he had some kids!!!
I can just see Jimmy...
Mike Humfreville - 8-20-2004 at 09:35 PM
sitting in his chair on the front porch issuing witticisms. Some of us don't care about recognition. To some of it comes too late. To a very few it
comes naturally and on both sides of the Great Rainbow. I know many of us miss him and he was absolutely right about his 2 laws.
Santiago - 8-21-2004 at 04:57 AM
Next you're at Gecko ask Doc the story of how he 'found' 2 parts for Gecko III.
You've adjusted to life in Baja when . . .
Tucker - 8-21-2004 at 10:33 AM
you don't raise an eyebrow:
When you see an old lady pushing a wheelbarrow down the street.
When you see an old man riding a 20" bike with dignity.
When you see a person from a large household buying one roll of toilet paper.
gonetobaja - 8-21-2004 at 10:52 AM
Adjusted...
When it dosent suprise or anger you that the answer to most of your questions is...
"Were gonna do that manana"
GTB
Bob H - 8-21-2004 at 11:42 AM
I personally don't think you ever adjust to Baja. It's changing so fast. Every time I think I've got it all figured out - something new arises -
outta nowhere. Ya know what I mean?
Bob H