BajaNomad - Pre-Dawn Shivers

Pre-Dawn Shivers

Pompano - 12-22-2011 at 08:44 AM

48 F right now in Mulege at 8:40 A.M....

......but was 40 F at 6:00 at Coyote ...and that's a mite coolish.

The down comforter was very comforting.

"Hey Down, could you bring me another cup, por favor?"

So ...What's the temp in your neck of the woods?

[Edited on 12-22-2011 by Pompano]

baronvonbob - 12-22-2011 at 09:15 AM

10 degrees and warming up

DENNIS - 12-22-2011 at 09:17 AM

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10 degrees and warming up

Jeeeezo....don't even say things like that here.

Ateo - 12-22-2011 at 09:19 AM

Stayed at a motel 6 in beautiful Bellflower, Ca last night. This morning it is 45 degrees. Great tacos last night at Enrique's on Downey Avenue.

Mula - 12-22-2011 at 09:33 AM

41 the last couple of morning in Lopez. . . . burr!

bajamedic - 12-22-2011 at 09:50 AM

It is 12 degrees with clear skys in Weaverville, CA BRRRRRRRR. JH

KurtG - 12-22-2011 at 10:16 AM

Roger, if it was 40 degrees in December first thing in the morning Up North where we both grew up folks would be wearing tee shirts, shorts and sandals and planning a picnic.

oladulce - 12-22-2011 at 10:24 AM

48° was the low on this side of the peninsula this am, 39° a couple days ago.

The casa construction is about 2/3 completed now. The house plans began many years ago and the major focus back then were designs to keep it cool during hot weather. After the last 2 years of being cold most of the time, we've had to scramble to make changes and hope we can keep it warm enough.

Is it possible to pick up a concrete block house and move it farther south? If this pattern of cold weather, cold water and lack of surf persists we may move ourselves to other horizons so we can enjoy our activities while we have some flexibility remaining. Nobody ever warned me that when you start getting old, it happens fast! Bring on the Niño.

Pompano - 12-22-2011 at 10:32 AM

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Roger, if it was 40 degrees in December first thing in the morning Up North where we both grew up folks would be wearing tee shirts, shorts and sandals and planning a picnic.

Ya sure, yabetcha, Kurt. Folks who are shivering at anything higher than -10 below are just plain whoosies.

Why, when it got over 15 in December, we'd break out the fishing gear and head to Lake of the Woods!

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DianaT - 12-22-2011 at 10:38 AM

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..... Nobody ever warned me that when you start getting old, it happens fast! .....

So true.

Stay warm!

Pompano - 12-22-2011 at 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by oladulce
48° was the low on this side of the peninsula this am, 39° a couple days ago.

The casa construction is about 2/3 completed now. The house plans began many years ago and the major focus back then were designs to keep it cool during hot weather. After the last 2 years of being cold most of the time, we've had to scramble to make changes and hope we can keep it warm enough.

Is it possible to pick up a concrete block house and move it farther south? If this pattern of cold weather, cold water and lack of surf persists we may move ourselves to other horizons so we can enjoy our activities while we have some flexibility remaining. Nobody ever warned me that when you start getting old, it happens fast! Bring on the Niño.

oladuce, I am planning on a few extra bedrooms in mi Panama casa to accomodate frostbitten BajaNomads from Baja Sur. Come enjoy the heat..and FISHING!

....OR...you might get as fortunate as these folks Up North.

Weather related true story:

The Ole Torgerson family owned a small farm in Canada, just yards away from the North Dakota border. Their land had been the subject of a minor dispute between the United States and Canada for generations. Mrs. Torgerson, who had just celebrated her ninetieth birthday, lived on the farm with her son and three grandchildren.

One day, her son came into her room holding a letter.

"I just got some news, Mom," he said. "The government has come to an agreement with the people in Washington. They've decided that our land is really part of the United States. We have the right to approve or disapprove of the agreement. What do you think?"

"What do I think?" his mother said.

"Jump at it! Call them right now and tell them we accept! I don't think I could stand another one of those Canadian winters!"

Hook - 12-22-2011 at 01:29 PM

Low of the season so far, over here. 35.6 degrees F. I expect colder the next couple nights as a high pressure builds in behind yesterday's front that brought rain. We will probably approach freezing.

As stated before, we are about a mile from the water............which, BTW, is now under 60 F, for the first time since I have lived here. I did see 55 F water the first time I visited in 2002 or something like that.

vandenberg - 12-22-2011 at 02:11 PM

70 degrees on my backporch here in Nopolo right now, 2pm.
The electric blanket is doing its job at night though. :biggrin:

KurtG - 12-22-2011 at 04:39 PM

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I am often accused by friends here on the sunny California Central Coast of exagerating the weather where we grew up. I graduated high school in 1962 (Deer River, Mn) and remember that winter as especially nasty. I decided to do a bit of internet searching to see if my memories were correct or if it really wasn't that bad. Well, it was THAT BAD! On 1/10/1962 in Bemidji, just west of us a bit, it was minus 50f and the average low temp for January was minus 12f. We're not talking those phony wind chill numbers but actual temps. Those low temps were usually early in the morning just about the time I had to go from the house to the barn to take care of the critters and milk cows, I stopped looking at the thermometer along the way because I just got tired of seeing minus 35 degrees. In January 1963 I was in Monterey, Ca where I saw Christmas lights hanging from palm trees and I decided that I would never again live where palm trees could not grow.

Bajahowodd - 12-22-2011 at 05:00 PM

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Panama is good for government subsidized programsfor immigrants, the dollar used as currency, and weather that doesn't ever change.

Just wondering, inasmuch as you are planning to live there, whether you chose to be in the highlands, or on one of the coasts.

24baja - 12-22-2011 at 05:01 PM

was 10 in Murphy OR this morning.....

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jkruk - 12-23-2011 at 07:13 AM

Temp 7:30 am thur Christmas valley TAHOE 4 degrees, Roger heading your way tues morning

Russ - 12-23-2011 at 07:17 AM

57º N wind to 42mph average 25mh mostly clear.

nbacc - 12-23-2011 at 07:29 AM

27 degrees here in Redding..............headed for Baja on Tuesday. YEA Nancy

Stinson Beach weather

mcfez - 12-23-2011 at 07:37 AM

Some get away :-)

33 °F ..... less than a few blocks from the Pacific.
The Farm in Sacramento was 23°F this early a.m.

bajabass - 12-23-2011 at 07:38 AM

63 degrees and a STRONG wind blowing in La Paz.

Pompano - 12-23-2011 at 07:56 AM

[b[COYOTE BAY - MULEGE WEATHER TODAY....Ch-ch-chi-chil- CHILLY!

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Originally posted by oladulce
48° was the low on this side of the peninsula this am, 39° a couple days ago.

Is it possible to pick up a concrete block house and move it farther south? If this pattern of cold weather, cold water and lack of surf persists we may move ourselves to other horizons so we can enjoy our activities while we have some flexibility remaining. Nobody ever warned me that when you start getting old, it happens fast! Bring on the Niño.

oladuce, I am planning on a few extra bedrooms in mi Panama casa to accomodate frostbitten BajaNomads from Baja Sur. Come enjoy the heat..and FISHING!

Bajahowodd, my first choice for any home is always nearest the body of water that offers the best fishing and boating opportunities..so for me, the NW Pacific coast of Panama is my destination.

Golfo de Chiriqui is a premier Big Game fishing destination in the world, and has over 200 IGFA world records. My place will be on the shore within an hours run to Coiba & the Hannibal Bank, which provides legendary fishing. That whole area around Hannibal Bank reminds me of the 'Golden Age of Baja Fishing'..except that Panama is actively involved in preserving and enhancing their fishing....and unlike Mexico, actually police & enforce their commercial fishing regulations.

Oladulce, you might like Panama's two different climates. Coastal and the high mountains.

Coastal living can be hot (90+F) mountain living could mean needing to light a fire at night.(60F)That's the beauty of Panama - whatever climate you want - it has it. To be honest, I would not live on the coast unless I was right at water's edge. No Pre-Dawn shivers, for sure! Further inland and low elevations?...Panama City? forget it. Why go where it's hot, humid, and crowded?

But it's beautiful in the mountains...especially the northern parts. Highest is over 11,000 ft. If the fishing goes slow, or it's too humid at times on the northwest coast, a modest cabin in the mountains would be a good escape. Nice daytime temps to 70-75, down to 40-50 at night...depending on the elevations. Definetely sweater time at night..and a roaring fireplace. Plus lots of wildlife...but don't bring your shotgun or rifle. Hunting ops are extremely rare. Most species are ultra-protected in Panama, plus it's a real pain the burro to import a firearm...and if you did, someone would steal it. :rolleyes:

Per my love of fishing, I doubt I'll be re-selling, but it's also reassuring to know that Panama is a very popular investment country.

And to put some frosting on the cake..the bay, river, and inland fishing is vunderbar.

Flyfishing or ultra-lite spinning?

48.5 lb record snook (robalo) I intend to catch this big boy's .... big brother.

Try tarpon Bayano River & estuaries...and lots of other spots.

Snook, peac-ck bass, tarpon...you name it.

Mag Bay in Baja Sur has a bit of this, too...just not as much in size, abundance, and variety.

Yeah, Panama means great fishing and few Pre-Dawn shivers....But all-in-all, nothing will ever quite compare to all the other delights that make up ...BAJA SUR. SALUD!

[Edited on 12-23-2011 by Pompano]

dorado50 - 12-23-2011 at 08:34 AM

Rarely am I in the right place at the right time! This time I am! Key West, Florida is 80* sunny and warm. :yes:

bajabass - 12-23-2011 at 09:30 AM

Looks like La Paz, a month ago! :lol:

Bajafun777 - 12-23-2011 at 09:42 AM

LOL, Yea bajabass that is almost exactly the site you see when coming out of the Marina Hotel in La Paz. You could almost exchange photos and confuse people that have been to both. Take Care & Travel Safe---- No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777

bajamedic - 12-23-2011 at 10:22 AM

Pompano, you might look on the Caribbean side, my friend had a home on a small island near Bocas Del Toro, a 20 minute boat ride to town, he loved the location and people, well until his wife hooked up with one of the hired help. JH :lol:

Vince - 12-23-2011 at 10:43 AM

Roger- I had a great experience roaming around the west coast of Panama for 2 weeks on a coral research ship as ship's doctor. We were diving and fishing every day assessing the changes in the reefs. We stopped at Coiba island to visit a private research station. It was a Smithsonian ship and the research group was from Miami U. You will love it, keep us posted on how it goes.

oladulce - 12-23-2011 at 11:30 AM

Panama looks and sounds great Pompano. Hope you have many wonderful times there. Careful with the invitations though, we've been known to show up on a doorstep

Lauriboats - 12-23-2011 at 06:25 PM

Just way toooo cold, wind wind go away.

78 in Kona

djh - 12-23-2011 at 06:53 PM

And loving it!

Celebrating 10 years of bliss with Shing, and Christmas, and just this whole gift of life... (yeah, I sound like a grateful guy given a second chance at life... BECAUSE I AM!)

Mele Kalikimaka y Feliz Navidad to all our Nomad Amigos!

See you in Loreto in the Spring!

David & Shing