BajaNomad - And a good time was had by all---at the First Annual McFeztival (Pictures)

And a good time was had by all---at the First Annual McFeztival (Pictures)

bajamigo - 4-2-2011 at 04:08 PM

Bajabound2005 and I traveled to San Felipe, where bb2005 was acting in "Kitchen Witches" at the el Dorado Pavilion. A more compelling reason, of course, was to attend the McFeztival at Deno's house in Ocotillos.

We stayed with Bajarob and his lovely wife, Connie. The morning of a perfect day started out beautifully:

The beach where Rob's house is located was quiet and deserted:

Our shy and retiring host was there to greet us and make us all feel comfortable (he's actually the poster child for "hail fellow, well met!"). You can recognize him by the distinctive shoes.

There were about 30 Nomads in attendance. I learned a lot of names and saw a lot of faces, but I'm not able to make the connection here; I apologize for my presenile forgetfullness.

Bajalou was there with his wife. Wornout, Lee (from "Blowin Smoke"), CDB and many other Nomads were there with significant others. Apology #2: had a little camera malfunction and didn't get pictures of everybody.

Lou was easy to identify (for a number of reasons), especially since he was wearing a nametag.

There was tons of great food; Bajarob brought along his portable barbecue to make some incredibly delicious shrimp for everybody:

Someone appears to know what he's doing:

This is Ellis; don't recall what his Nomad handle is:

This would be Bajabound2005 (pretty sure of that since I'm married to her); she got there a little late because setting up the theater took a little (lot) longer than expected:

After a raucous afternoon at McFez' a peaceful evening at Rob's:

We enjoyed another day or so with Bajarob and Connie. I think I'm speaking for all the Nomads who were at the First Annual McFeztival when I say, thanks, Deno, it was a fantastic party. I hope it does become an annual thing, but if not, I'm sure you've inspired others to think about doing it.

[Edited on 4-4-2011 by bajamigo]

DENNIS - 4-2-2011 at 04:35 PM

Thanks for the fotos, Vince. Looks like a great setting for a fiesta.
Don't understand what I'm seeing as "Rob's house." That can't all be one place, Can it?

bajamigo - 4-2-2011 at 04:57 PM

Yup, Rob is very wealthy: 46 bedrooms and 51 baths.

DENNIS - 4-2-2011 at 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by bajamigo
Yup, Rob is very wealthy: 46 bedrooms and 51 baths.

WOW....Rob must eat and sleep a lot.

nbacc - 4-2-2011 at 06:13 PM

thanks for the pictures. I am sure that Deno will post any more when he gets home. what a great bunch of people. We are on our way back to redding tomorrow.......sorry to leave Baja so soon. Nancy

tiotomasbcs - 4-2-2011 at 06:32 PM

Dancin to the Rockodile Rock!! Must have missed my invite?

Oh yea, San Felipe Northsiders! Carry on!! Mc Fez looks a little.... more like myself. Soulful must be the word! Rockin! :coolup:

Cool up. Tio

Great photos Vince

BajaRob - 4-2-2011 at 06:36 PM

Thanks for posting. It was good to spend time with you guys and many old and new friends. Deno, thanks for providing the venue.

bajabound2005 - 4-2-2011 at 07:58 PM

and for you anti-bicyclists...I'm so tan from riding my bike from Bajarob's (and Connie's) to El Dorado Ranch that morning. 35 miles of headwind. Not to mention the rough road! Sorry I got to the McFest so late, I think I missed a lot! but for those few I did meet, mucho gusto!!!

Bajatripper - 4-2-2011 at 08:18 PM

Wish I'd of been there. That Mcfez knows how to throw a party!

DENNIS - 4-2-2011 at 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by Bajatripper
Wish I'd of been there. That Mcfez knows how to throw a party!

McFez IS a party. :lol:

David K - 4-2-2011 at 09:29 PM

Thank you for the photos! A McGreat Time, for sure!

Having been to BajaRob & Connie's a few times, the photos of his 'hood have us yearning to get back... Baja is where we belong!

CDB - 4-2-2011 at 10:05 PM

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McFez IS a party. :lol:

Understatement of the day. :lol:

What a great time. And by the way, Kitchen Witches was fun too. Thanks to all of the people involved in bringing it to San Felipe.

Cypress - 4-3-2011 at 05:56 AM

Party time! :biggrin:

Thanks for the pictures.

Here's one for you, David K

bajamigo - 4-3-2011 at 08:23 AM

The Island!!!

David K - 4-3-2011 at 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by bajamigo

Thanks.. now you are driving me crazy to get back to The Island! If I could only win the lottery!! :bounce:

David

BajaRob - 4-3-2011 at 10:09 AM

Are you still coming down for Memorial Day? We'll leave a light on for you two.

David K - 4-3-2011 at 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by BajaRob
Are you still coming down for Memorial Day? We'll leave a light on for you two.

Yes Rob...

... and we hope that Kristi (Elizabeth's daughter) who is always working (bio-tech research, marine biology, etc.) will finally get to see Baja with us! Josh (Kristi's brother) has been to Shell Island 3 times so far... You met him a couple years ago when we came over, after camping on the island.

Josh and his girlfriend went to Shell Island last Labor Day (without us) and his Ford Ranger got stuck by the bridge... 4WD didn't work, not enough air out of tires, etc. They camped there in the hot wind of September and Josh walked to Bahia Santa Maria for help... and one of your kind neighbors got them out! His girlfriend (Jonna) took some great photos... I will post them!

Here are some of Jonna's photos: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=52020

[Edited on 4-3-2011 by David K]

Dk

BajaRob - 4-3-2011 at 12:04 PM

We also have the loft available w/ queen bed for Kristi.
Oops, I mean 46 bedrooms and 51 bathrooms.

[Edited on 4-3-2011 by BajaRob]

akshadow - 4-3-2011 at 01:43 PM

This is Ellis; don't recall what his Nomad handle is:

actually is Me, Ron Akshadow

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/45703/2907590800102758246S...

DENNIS - 4-3-2011 at 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by akshadow
This is Ellis; don't recall what his Nomad handle is:

actually is Me, Ron Akshadow

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/45703/2907590800102758246S...

Duly acknowledged, AK Ron. Good to see you.

Where did Ellis come from? Do you prefer we call you Ellis? Ellis is a nice name. Are you an immigrant? Named after Ellis Island? When the immigration agent said, "wrong"....you thought he said Ron, and the name stuck?
Just trying to figure this out. :lol:

mxmama - 4-3-2011 at 02:54 PM

Had so much fun meeting all the folks at McFez party and Kitchen Witches production that I decided to join the fun here on BajaNomads. Thanks for including us! As CDB and I are full time San Felipe residents, be sure to let us know when you are in town. :dudette:

bajalou - 4-3-2011 at 03:09 PM

Ellis is a neighbor of McFez. Don't think he's on the Nomad board.

bajabound2005 - 4-3-2011 at 04:11 PM

We'll be back for the chili cook-off at Club Pesca!

akshadow - 4-3-2011 at 08:28 PM

Ellis,

ellis.jpg - 10kB

Mcfeztivities

mcfez - 4-3-2011 at 08:46 PM

Someone here once wrote that the on line personality of the Bajanomad member ......would not reflect themselves in real life.

One here at the forums could falsely render themselves to be tough, snappy, God's gift to the human race, humorous, politically know it all Joe, even act like an yankeeirishman!

To my TOTAL surprise....

One by one...the Bajanomads wondered in .....With gifts of food for the feast, and with that, they brought their fabulous personalities. Yes.....all were themselves in real life as they are "on line"!

The party had 30 something. I can tell you that the laughter was in full force. Everyone was involved with their stories of Baja, their jokes, and a few tall tales :-)

My Gods....and the food was great! While all was outside yakking away... I was inside mulching down on the goods! Baked beans, salads, macaroni cheese, chicken wings, BBQ chicken, deserts, and much more.

I have arranged a album of limited pictures. My camera malfunctioned. Also....I have intentionally not placed a name to any BN in the pictures......in case privacy is a issue. Do please I.D. yourself if you wish!

If you have pictures of this event...please post here!!!!!

Next Fall there be another party I am sure.

http://s1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd413/yankeeirishman/Mcf...

mcfez - 4-3-2011 at 08:52 PM

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Originally posted by akshadow
Ellis,

Ellis.....great man!
Former President of the San Felipe Rotary Club . He took the kids over to Playa Del Ora Friday for swimming.

bajamedic - 4-3-2011 at 09:16 PM

Looks like a great time, I can't wait until next year, I hope to make the next one. JH

mcfez - 4-4-2011 at 08:41 AM

Seems that my original post about the party got bumped into this topic from where I posted. Buried. So I am bumping this to the top.....my write up from last night is here.....3 or 4 replies behind.

http://s1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd413/yankeeirishman/Mcf...

[Edited on 4-4-2011 by mcfez]

McFez

BajaRob - 4-4-2011 at 03:31 PM

You are da man. Way cool. Was good to see you at Cow Pattys as well. Take Care my friend.

mcfez - 4-4-2011 at 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by BajaRob
You are da man. Way cool. Was good to see you at Cow Pattys as well. Take Care my friend.

Thank Rob! I'll be doing a little write up on you and wify...about beans and shrimp...soon :-) I cant believe that Cow Patty looked like a convention center that day. Hell....I have only seen one car at most.

Ken Cooke - 4-4-2011 at 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by David KJosh and his girlfriend went to Shell Island last Labor Day (without us) and his Ford Ranger got stuck by the bridge... 4WD didn't work, not enough air out of tires, etc.

Friends don't let friends drive Ford Rangers in Baja alone! :!:

David K - 4-4-2011 at 05:34 PM

I agree... but you can't tell these Ford lovers they are driving crap (right Ken?)!

Ken Cooke - 4-4-2011 at 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by David K
I agree... but you can't tell these Ford lovers they are driving crap (right Ken?)!

The Ranger model is unique in several ways. That's all I'm gonna say... :rolleyes:

mcfez - 4-4-2011 at 07:27 PM

No offense David and Ken.....

Please dont hijack my thread here about your cars. Us at the SF party rather read about the party than about your cars. Thanks in advance. Deno