BajaNomad - End of Mayan Calendar. What are you doing

End of Mayan Calendar. What are you doing

Phil S - 4-19-2011 at 07:21 AM

How many people are making preparations for this event, and what are you doing to get ready for it???????? Where will you be that day. Will any of you be flying to Baja that day? :?:

[Edited on 4-19-2011 by Phil S]

DanO - 4-19-2011 at 09:26 AM

I'll be doing exactly what I did for Y2K -- absolutely nothing. This 2012 stuff is all hogwash designed to sell books, movies and advertising.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-03-27-maya-2012_N....

"But scholars are bristling at attempts to link the ancient Maya with trends in contemporary spirituality. Maya civilization, known for advanced writing, mathematics and astronomy, flourished for centuries in Mesoamerica, especially between A.D. 300 and 900. Its Long Count calendar, which was discontinued under Spanish colonization, tracks more than 5,000 years, then resets at year zero.

"For the ancient Maya, it was a huge celebration to make it to the end of a whole cycle," says Sandra Noble, executive director of the Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies in Crystal River, Fla. To render Dec. 21, 2012, as a doomsday or moment of cosmic shifting, she says, is "a complete fabrication and a chance for a lot of people to cash in."

Part of the 2012 mystique stems from the stars. On the winter solstice in 2012, the sun will be aligned with the center of the Milky Way for the first time in about 26,000 years. This means that "whatever energy typically streams to Earth from the center of the Milky Way will indeed be disrupted on 12/21/12 at 11:11 p.m. Universal Time," Joseph writes.

But scholars doubt the ancient Maya extrapolated great meaning from anticipating the alignment — if they were even aware of what the configuration would be.

Astronomers generally agree that "it would be impossible the Maya themselves would have known that," says Susan Milbrath, a Maya archaeoastronomer and a curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History. What's more, she says, "we have no record or knowledge that they would think the world would come to an end at that point."

University of Florida anthropologist Susan Gillespie says the 2012 phenomenon comes "from media and from other people making use of the Maya past to fulfill agendas that are really their own."

Iflyfish - 4-19-2011 at 09:38 AM

Waiting for the rapture of course, isn't everyone? In the mean time I will just have to appreciate awe and wonder at nature and human hubris!

Iflyfishuntillthatfatefuldayin2012whenitallfallsdownandwegobehindacomet

wessongroup - 4-19-2011 at 09:40 AM

How strange, this falls just after the "election" of 2012 of the President of the United States ... now how would those Mayans know that :lol:

Phil S - 4-19-2011 at 10:16 AM

gnukid. I'd like to hear your 'take' on this.

bajadock - 4-19-2011 at 11:16 AM

Spearo - 4-19-2011 at 11:25 AM

Same as usual. I will wake up on the playa, have my cafe con leche and decide on what kind of fish I want to spear for dinner. Maybe a nice triggerfish for ceviche. MMMMMMM

Bajahowodd - 4-19-2011 at 04:22 PM

Sad thing is that there are so many "end-timers" that are actually influencing public discourse. I'm sure this thread was begun in a spirit of lightheartedness. Just really kinda wish everyone would chill a bit.

Another take on this would be that the Maya don't count. So why even think about it.

Phil S - 4-19-2011 at 04:49 PM

Bajahowodd. Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh. Sometimes, s--t just happens ! ! ! ! ! !

TMW - 4-19-2011 at 06:28 PM

I'm going to set down with a case of cervesa, the good stuff of course, and listen to Coast to Coast AM with George Noory and see what happens. Either I'll wake up with a hangover or I'll be dead, maybe from all the drinking. By the way why is it called AM when it comes from LA and is on at 10pm here? Some of the nuts are actually fun to listen to.

wessongroup - 4-19-2011 at 07:38 PM

Let's not forget "Planet X".... :lol:

BajaGringo - 4-19-2011 at 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by DanO
"For the ancient Maya, it was a huge celebration to make it to the end of a whole cycle"

Sounds like as good a reason as any to throw a party...

woody with a view - 4-19-2011 at 07:57 PM

i'm thinking el nino will be pumping up surf, for a few nomads, in the middle of nowhere.

Diver - 4-19-2011 at 08:18 PM

The emergency generator that my wife made me buy for Y2K is still in it's box in the garage.
I should probably get it out so she doesn't buy a new one.

krafty - 4-19-2011 at 08:30 PM

LOL Diver-Let's throw a party but forget the radio, TW-you have a good year to get some tunes together that you have loved forever-whatever you believe you will never regret the tunes, so bring it on-

A case of Unfounded Optimism

MrBillM - 4-19-2011 at 10:09 PM

Obviously, THEIR World ended a LOT sooner than they expected.

fixtrauma - 4-19-2011 at 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by MrBillM
Obviously, THEIR World ended a LOT sooner than they expected.

burnrope - 4-20-2011 at 08:33 AM

According to some outfit out of Oakland, Ca the end is coming on May 21, 2011. Supposedly they've done the math and the world will be coming to an end 31 days from now. Check out familyradio.com for more info. I'm in a quandry, should I risk a late charge on my bills or live it up for a month?

b1 - 4-20-2011 at 09:01 AM

Having narrowly survived - and frankly still dealing with - the powers and spirits of the Great Harmonic Convergence of August 16 and 17, 1987 (which was also premised upon the Mayan Calendar), I believe I am powerless to make any physical preparations for the upcoming Mayan Calendar event of December 21, 2011.

However, based upon other "signals" and "vibes" I continue to receive from the Harmonic Convergence, and from my vantage point here in the Pacific Northwest, I do have a prediction and it goes along these lines:

To mitigate both the personal and political effects of Global Warming, including the proposed "carbon tax", Sasquatch will migrate to the cooler north - simultaneously, Yeti will migrate to the warmer south - where they will have a "chance meeting" somewhere near a border, and these long lost cousins will produce a baby just in time for the upcoming major Mayan Calendar event. If their batteries stay charged, some of this may be revealed on both facebook and twitter.

Predictably, the birth certificate will not be revealed, which will in turn cause a series of lasting problems; some more immediate, like snags with CPB (Customs and Border Protection); and others more long term, like whether baby will be lawfully entitled to run for President of a country.

In addition, and similar to the profoundly important, long-running debate on Baja Nomads about whether a taco should be eaten with one tortilla or two, Sasquatch and Yeti will disagree on whether Jack Link's 100% beef jerky should come wrapped in one cover of plastic or two.

Because I am powerless to make any physical preparations, I will just have to remain open minded until December 21, 2012 - and hopefully beyond- to see if my prediction bears fruit.

By the way, does anyone know - like with Y2K - which time zone we will all be watching to determine what happens when the clock strikes 12? Or at least which time zone in Baja? b1

JESSE - 4-20-2011 at 09:04 AM

I am buying an Aztec calendar

Riddle me this

Dave - 4-20-2011 at 09:41 AM

How much faith should we place in a calendar who's designers couldn't see it through?

[Edited on 4-20-2011 by Dave]

TMW - 4-20-2011 at 09:43 AM

["By the way, does anyone know - like with Y2K - which time zone we will all be watching to determine what happens when the clock strikes 12? Or at least which time zone in Baja? b1"]

I think the first time zone would be where New Zealand is. You should be able to see the distruction by the hour as it moves west. By the way Baja Sur will fall before Baja in the north due to the mountain time zone. All you southern Nomads wave.

wessongroup - 4-20-2011 at 10:17 AM

:lol:

Lauriboats - 4-20-2011 at 10:42 AM

I'm pretty sure that I will be attending a party, any reason is reason to party in Baja.

DanO - 4-20-2011 at 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TW
["By the way, does anyone know - like with Y2K - which time zone we will all be watching to determine what happens when the clock strikes 12? Or at least which time zone in Baja? b1"]

I think the first time zone would be where New Zealand is. You should be able to see the distruction by the hour as it moves west. By the way Baja Sur will fall before Baja in the north due to the mountain time zone. All you southern Nomads wave.

Good point. Someone down there should set up a webcam.

mtgoat666 - 4-20-2011 at 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phil S
How many people are making preparations for this event, and what are you doing to get ready for it???????? Where will you be that day. Will any of you be flying to Baja that day? :?:

[Edited on 4-19-2011 by Phil S]

which day?

BajaBlanca - 4-20-2011 at 12:46 PM

I like Jesse's take so

we'll buy an Incan calendar.

Cypress - 4-20-2011 at 05:09 PM

One tortilla or two? Depends upon how thick those tortillas are. The thin ones won't hold much. The thick ones? Got to factor in the diameter. What're you wrapping up in those little dumplings? How large are your hands? What's the distance from the plate to your mouth? Your reflex time? :biggrin:

Phil S - 4-21-2011 at 11:09 AM

For those of you who are worried about time frame. I don't think the Mayan folks had heard of a "clock". They were using their "sun dials"!!!!! Oh oh. Guess I shouldn't have said that. Now there will be a run of 'sun dials' at the local Wal-Mart store!!!!! :lol:

Phil S - 4-21-2011 at 12:51 PM

When I started this thread, I had read about the "end of the whatever " in recent months, and I don't listen to Coast to Coast. But the topic seemed to keep crossing articles and books I do read, and internet searching. Though maybe I should. And I was curious what other Nomads were thinking along these lines. Especially those that are full timers in Baja. And even thought Gnukid might 'toss out something interesting'. But alas, he's silent on this one. Anyway. The other day, I received a book in the mail that hit right on this subject. It's a new book just off the press about a subject many of you will "poo poo". I want to quote you something this author wrote who is a world traveler and college degrees, and has been a guest on Coast to Coast. I quote, from page 220 "Both ET's and Sasquatch view 2012 as the most important cosmic moment in human history, when our sun will be in perfect alignment with numerous other suns (stars) all the way to the very center of The Milky Way Galaxy, roughly 28,000 light years away. They said that the years 2007-2016 are the window during which these Earth changes are supposed to build up and occur--not exactly on 2012. Interestingly, these statements match up with Maya, Hopi, Nostradamus', and Bible prophecies. This event happens in our solar system and Milky Way Galaxy every 26,000 years. So present-day Earthlings really don't know what to expect during these.
The Sasquatch people believe and are telling contactees that there will be an increase in solar flares, super-quakes, tsunamis, and possibly a pole flip, which has happened before. Super-storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, will begin to occur in greater frequency, and science has already confirmed this. The Sasquatch say the Earth's axis will move. Just how and to what degree is uncerrtain." unquote.
This book has been in the making for years. Went to press first part of this year.
Distributing started about two weeks ago. And we have Japans earthquakes (another 6.1 just happened) the resulting tsunami, the very recent tornados in the midwest, and the Japan earthquake shifted the axis a 'hair'???? What is this guy? A psychic??? The book has been incredible reading. And suddenly I'm reading about the Mayan calendar being mentioned in this book ??????? :?:

Riom - 4-21-2011 at 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TW
Coast to Coast AM with George Noory.... By the way why is it called AM when it comes from LA and is on at 10pm here?

AM because it's on the AM (All Mad) radio band, rather than on the FM (Full of Music) band.

Rob

Right! You Don't Listen To Coast To Coast!

Bajahowodd - 4-21-2011 at 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phil S
When I started this thread, I had read about the "end of the whatever " in recent months, and I don't listen to Coast to Coast. But the topic seemed to keep crossing articles and books I do read, and internet searching. Though maybe I should. And I was curious what other Nomads were thinking along these lines. Especially those that are full timers in Baja. And even thought Gnukid might 'toss out something interesting'. But alas, he's silent on this one. Anyway. The other day, I received a book in the mail that hit right on this subject. It's a new book just off the press about a subject many of you will "poo poo". I want to quote you something this author wrote who is a world traveler and college degrees, and has been a guest on Coast to Coast. I quote, from page 220 "Both ET's and Sasquatch view 2012 as the most important cosmic moment in human history, when our sun will be in perfect alignment with numerous other suns (stars) all the way to the very center of The Milky Way Galaxy, roughly 28,000 light years away. They said that the years 2007-2016 are the window during which these Earth changes are supposed to build up and occur--not exactly on 2012. Interestingly, these statements match up with Maya, Hopi, Nostradamus', and Bible prophecies. This event happens in our solar system and Milky Way Galaxy every 26,000 years. So present-day Earthlings really don't know what to expect during these.
The Sasquatch people believe and are telling contactees that there will be an increase in solar flares, super-quakes, tsunamis, and possibly a pole flip, which has happened before. Super-storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, will begin to occur in greater frequency, and science has already confirmed this. The Sasquatch say the Earth's axis will move. Just how and to what degree is uncerrtain." unquote.
This book has been in the making for years. Went to press first part of this year.
Distributing started about two weeks ago. And we have Japans earthquakes (another 6.1 just happened) the resulting tsunami, the very recent tornados in the midwest, and the Japan earthquake shifted the axis a 'hair'???? What is this guy? A psychic??? The book has been incredible reading. And suddenly I'm reading about the Mayan calendar being mentioned in this book ??????? :?:

This is merely the successor to the decades long run of the Art Bell program that broadcast from a friggin' mobile home in Pahrump, NV. Space aliens, UFOs and the like were the regular fare.

:lol:

Art Bell

mcfez - 4-21-2011 at 05:53 PM

Now that's entertainment! What a show!

I'll be watching the I Love Lucy Show in my under ground bunker. It's radiation proof. Water proof. Made by the sames folks that built them Nuke power plants over in Japan

Bajahowodd - 4-21-2011 at 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mcfez
Now that's entertainment! What a show!

I'll be watching the I Love Lucy Show in my under ground bunker. It's radiation proof. Water proof. Made by the sames folks that built them Nuke power plants over in Japan

Long haul truckers and you! :lol:

Sirena - 4-21-2011 at 08:20 PM

Thinking we should be piping in the 5th Dimension and having a shot special.....

bajabass - 4-22-2011 at 06:05 AM

A shot special???? Count me and the missus in!!! If not, I'll just sit on my patio out here in El Centenario, make another stiff Bacardi & Coke, and watch the whole place blow up. :cool:

If it doesn't blow, I'll go fishing in the morning :biggrin:

Marc - 4-22-2011 at 07:54 AM

My goal is to make it to "Super Nomad" before the event. :lol: