BajaNomad - Hola - new member

Hola - new member

racingron - 6-5-2012 at 05:36 PM

Not sure if this is proper forum etiquette, but here goes:

I've been lurking here for awhile, and decided it was time to start participating. First trip to baja in the late 80's, mostly all in the first 15 years for pre-running and racing the 500 and mil. Hoping to buy a place in baja the next few years, so trips these days are more about having fun and looking at as many different places rather than racing. Maybe a 1000 or three left in me, but exploring with the family has been a blast.

Thanks,
Ron S.

woody with a view - 6-5-2012 at 05:40 PM

howdy.....

Katiejay99 - 6-5-2012 at 05:41 PM

Hi Ron, welcome to the community. As in all communities, there are many different .... um.... people/customs/ideas, etc. But enjoy, we don't bite. (well, not literally anyhow).

If you make it down Todos Santos way, let us Nomads know and the ones here I am sure will welcome you to the area. I will at least.

Bienvenidos!

DENNIS - 6-5-2012 at 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by racingron
Not sure if this is proper forum etiquette,

Welcome to BajaNomad, Ron. Jump right in.
By the way.....what is that stuff you mentioned up there? :lol:

woody with a view - 6-5-2012 at 05:46 PM

him not knowing proper etiquette and i'm sure he'll fit right in here! just sayin.... :spingrin:

DanO - 6-5-2012 at 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
him not knowing proper etiquette and i'm sure he'll fit right in here! just sayin.... :spingrin:

Etiquette? Here?

:lol:

Ateo - 6-5-2012 at 05:56 PM

Nice to meet you Ron. Look forward to hearing about your racing knowledge!
Jon

Cypress - 6-5-2012 at 06:05 PM

Welcome aboard racingron.

willardguy - 6-5-2012 at 06:16 PM

well youre fortunate to be looking in a buyers market! welcome

shari - 6-5-2012 at 08:42 PM

welcome to the sandbox raceyron...and thanks for the polite introduction...I for one appreciate knowing a bit about new posters...stop in for a cold one if you are ever in the neighbourhood!

Bob H - 6-5-2012 at 09:06 PM

Welcome to Nomad Land Ron. It's great to see a lurker jump in here!

mooose29 - 6-5-2012 at 11:05 PM

Welcome aboard

paranewbi - 6-6-2012 at 03:25 AM

Not sure if this is proper forum etiquette, but here goes:

Ignore the above lack of civility Racingron. I for one shave and put on a clean suit everymorning before opening up this forum. My keyboard is sanitized and my back is always in the correct posture for composing responses to those postings that merit my enlightening responses.

Of course you will find as I have, after 15 minutes of reviewing most of the compositions written in my absence, a long hot shower with a stiff brush and a container of comet will remove that slip in the mud pit dirtiness that causes you to squirm and wonder why you bother with most of these people anyways.

Then again, stay around long enough and someones bound to hand you a beer.

LaPazGringo - 6-6-2012 at 04:39 AM

Hola, Ron y bienvenidos!

Russ - 6-6-2012 at 05:33 AM

Hey Ron, We like photos :smug:

tiotomasbcs - 6-6-2012 at 06:48 AM

Lurkers Rule! After sitting in the shadows I couldn't miss out on the fun. I'm sure you will enjoy sharing your stories of Baja and our responses. Welcome. RSM? Running Springs Mountain?? What areas of Baja have already caught your eye? Enjoy. Tio

wilderone - 6-6-2012 at 07:10 AM

"Of course you will find as I have, after 15 minutes of reviewing most of the compositions written in my absence, a long hot shower with a stiff brush and a container of comet will remove that slip in the mud pit dirtiness that causes you to squirm and wonder why you bother with most of these people anyways."

He must be immersed in Off Topic. Advice: Don't go there.

paranewbi - 6-6-2012 at 07:42 AM

All in jest Wilderone...
Although i perversly peer through the window of Off Topic sometimes.

bajajudy - 6-6-2012 at 09:01 AM

Bienvenidos!
Stop in if you get this far south.

racingron - 6-6-2012 at 11:25 PM

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Originally posted by ateo
Nice to meet you Ron. Look forward to hearing about your racing knowledge!
Jon

That's a tricky question....I love to share the knowledge I've gained over the years and help share the fun and adventure :yes:

(www.desertraceschool.com). I also have the knowledge that it can cost a ton to go racing on a competitive level :no:

Probably could be talking about many hobbies I suppose...

racingron - 6-6-2012 at 11:32 PM

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Originally posted by shari
welcome to the sandbox raceyron...and thanks for the polite introduction...I for one appreciate knowing a bit about new posters...stop in for a cold one if you are ever in the neighbourhood!

I'm hoping to make it your way with the family in July, and depending on time/weather maybe over to Mulege and Loreto.

racingron - 6-7-2012 at 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by Russ
Hey Ron, We like photos :smug:

Here's some old racing shots - '91 '93 and '95. Most recent was last years 1000, I'll post some more soon plus some pics from Baja travels. Thanks.

edit: late and trouble posting pics

[Edited on 6-7-2012 by racingron]

noserider - 6-14-2012 at 08:01 PM

Hello Ron, Just joined toaday as well but went straight to making comments, I'm looking forward to participating in the forum,I've been lurking for years, Hello all. I'm Still trying to figure out how to add an avatar,soon.

DENNIS - 6-14-2012 at 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by noserider
Hello Ron, Just joined toaday as well but went straight to making comments, I'm looking forward to participating in the forum,I've been lurking for years, Hello all. I'm Still trying to figure out how to add an avatar,soon.

I think you have to accumulate 25 posts before you can add an avatar.
I put up some photo posting info on another thread for you. Here it is again:

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=56052#pid6663...

noserider - 6-14-2012 at 08:22 PM

Thanks Dennis, I'll keep posting, to get My posting count up and try again.

Desertbull - 6-14-2012 at 09:07 PM

Hahaha...RacinRon is buying the cerveza! He's a pro! :light:

Bajafun777 - 6-14-2012 at 09:50 PM

Hola RacinRon, may you find one more reason for more travels into Baja after each and every trip you take to Baja. Take any oppurtunity you get to meet up with other Nomads and you will find as I have over the years all are interesting characters. Nomads all have their own stories some funny and unfortunately some not so funny. Take Care & Travel Safe-----"No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777

David K - 6-15-2012 at 08:43 AM

Welcome to Baja Nomad RacingRon and NoseRider! As a former co-driver in the Baja 1000, pit team member for Los Campeones and Baja Pits and spectator... I would like to read and see your stuff!

Here is the scoop on how to show your photos here on Nomad, and about resizing them to not be over 800 pixels wide...

How myself and many others here add photos to our posts... and why it is necessary to not go over 800 pixels in width when using an off site hosting page (like Photobucket). Only use the 'Browse' button if a photo is on your PC that is UNDER 50 kbs. in file size.

The following was posted in another forum...

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Originally posted by woody with a view
it's because Shari and DK host there fotos somewhere besides Nomad's server. the size and quality is not limited to 50kb.

www.photobucket.com and when you load the photos from your PC to Photobucket, PLEASE do so at 800 pixels or less (per Baja Nomad request)... 640 works best for most. >>>
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Excuse me; but, how do you post pic on this Forum?

If you're attaching an image, the file size needs to be under 50 kB. You can also reference a photo from a third-party site (such as a photo-hosting site like photobucket, etc) by using the button.

While there is no file-size limitation, please keep these photos to no more than 800 pixels in width (currently).

Avatars must also be hosted at a third-party source, and are referenced by their URL address.

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Originally posted by Timo1
Who keeps the screen expanded.....Kinda ruins the thread.

As Emerald Dawn stated... a photo posted here that is over 800 pixels wide will stretch the screen and require sidways scrolling.

I know Roger is trying, but when you upload from your PC files to Photobucket... remember to click 'Customize your upload options' (link in blue at top of pop up you get when you click 'upload now')

Then pick 640 x 480 (I recommend) for a large, but not full frame image here. I only use 800 x 600 for maps or satellite imgaes usually for max. detail viewing.

Click SAVE... then upload your photos to Photobucket... Use the 'IMG' code and paste that link right here with your text/ captions... You can post several photos but I think no more than a dozen per post is wise.

Here is the same image at different sizes, up to 800:

160 pixels wide

320 pixels

640 pixels

800 pixels

The standard Photobucket upload size is over 1000 pixels wide, that is why you need to pre-select a smaller size before uploading photos that you want to share here or on other forums that don't automatically resize images.

BajaBlanca - 6-15-2012 at 09:24 AM

welcome to the fun! stop by la bocana sometime - it takes 1.5 hours once you leave the highway 1 exit to Punta Abreojos ..... we are VERY REMOTE.

from here you can go north to bahia asuncion and meet a lot of folk too via the coast drive. right now it happens to be in good shape.

David K - 6-16-2012 at 09:20 AM

Welcome! :yes:

DENNIS - 6-16-2012 at 10:07 AM

Welcome to BajaNomad, bajacool.
Some things have changed....some haven't. One thing for sure is that we change as we age so keep that in mind.
SALUD

David K - 6-16-2012 at 10:16 AM

Some things have changed, and some remain the same...

In 1978, I got my Subaru 4WD wagon with 13" tires from Mike's Sky Rancho south to El Coyote and Meling's Ranch, then drove up to the little observatories at 9,280 feet ASL. Where I am standing now is Mexico's largest telescope:

The same spot in 2000: