Nomads are tough crowd, but hang in there, it is worth it! Some help is offered:

Some of us like accuracy and others like drama...

Some want to share and others don't...

Some want to learn and others are like old dogs...

Some seek friendship and others just prefer to be rude...

So, if you are new to Baja Nomad, don't let anyone blow you away... everyone here started as a Newbie (Noo-B?)

How I help (and it is for those who want it), here are some how to advice ideas:

Big trip reports and wordy posts... love them, but please double space paragraphs or double space every few lines as it makes reading a world easier on the eyes!

Baja Places... so you can search out more information, the correct spelling is key. I may respond with the better way to spell a place in Baja so you can find out more or sound more like you want to know. Here are some of the commonly misspelled Baja places:

LOS BARRILES
LORETO
MULEGE
GUERRERO NEGRO
SAN FRANCISQUITO
SANTA ROSALILLITA (ROSALIITA is perhaps technically correct?)
ALFONSINA'S
SANTA YNEZ (SANTA INES is technically correct, but not how the ranch owner liked it.)
PUERTECITOS
SAN QUINTIN
SAN VICENTE
SANTO TOMAS

There are plenty more, but these seem to be the majority. The AAA Baja map has nearly all the names correct.

PHOTO SHARING...

This is a tough one for some... and until Nomad gets revised (don't hold your breath) to automatically resize too big photos, we with standard PC monitors would really appreciate if you tried to post photos that are not wider than the Nomad frame width (800 pixels). Otherwise, your photo and all text on the same page, gets stretched off the screen, requiring sideways scrolling. This makes viewing and reading less fun.

Many here use Photobucket.com to (free) host your photos to share on Nomad or other forums... When you upload your photos to Photobucket, first set the upload SIZE to 640 pixels (for big) or 800 pixels (for full page max for Nomad). The standard upload on Photobucket is over 1000 pixels if you don't adjust it.

Changing the standard size to Nomad friendly photo sharing is easy and does not reduce the quality at all. Your original photos on your computer are not affected:

Here are the steps:

1) Make an album on Photobucket.com for the subject or group of photos... or just to put photos you want to share on Nomad and other forums.

2) To set the size of the photos (does not reduce the quality) to fit here you click on your name at the top of the Photobucket page.

3) Click on User Settings.

4) Click on Albums (top of page). Scroll down and see Upload Options and just below that is 'Customize Upload Options',

5) click on that.

6) Click 800 x 600 for maps or max. size to fill the Nomad page or click 640 x 480 for large size photos that don't fill the page. Nomad is an 800 pixel wide frame, and if you don't resize to 800 or less, the entire page will stretch off the standard monitor and require sideways scrolling. You only need to do this step once or if you wish to change it.

7) Click SAVE.

8) Click on the big Upload box at the top center of the Photobucket page and simply select the photos you want from your PC folder.
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Now, to share your Photobucket album photos on a Nomad post:

1) Place your mouse on the thumbnail photo in your Photobucket album and select the IMG link of the links box that pops up or is already there, copy that IMG link with your mouse (left click, right click, click copy).

2) On your Nomad post, paste the photo link by right clicking your mouse, and click paste.

Add a caption below the photo if desired and double space between photo links so there is a separation between them.

I suggest not posting too many photo per Nomad post so those with slow upload speeds can also enjoy them... maybe every dozen pictures start a new reply/post?
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If your photos are already on another web site, then they can be shown here using IMG tags on each side... Nomad has a button above where you type your posts, just for adding photos from other sites: (You don't need to use this button when posting Photobucket IMG links)
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Yes, Nomad has a photo attachment feature, but that only allows one photo per post and that photo must be under 50 kbs in file size. Both those reasons make Photobucket an easier and better option, IMO.

I hope this is helpful to Nomads and is offered here as such.

Please don't be afraid to ask for help... at least to me.

Happy Thanksgiving!

May I add to the newbie.....

David.....

May I be a spelling cop???? Huh? May I? May I? Pretty please, may I.

( I know I"Can", but "may" I?)

It's a rhetorical question....no real need to reply

p.s. Maybe some grammatically corrective role as well....

Didn't take long for an example of what I talked about, right?

There is a button called U2U at the bottom of the post box, and that is Nomad's private message (internal email) system. Use it to communicate in private so as not to get attacked or embarrassed by the rude ones here.

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Originally posted by David K Didn't take long for an example of what I talked about, right? There is a button called U2U at the bottom of the post box, and that is Nomad's private message (internal email) system. Use it to communicate in private so as not to get attacked or embarrassed by the rude ones here.

If king David says it is true....then so be it. For a preview of what he might say next, watch Hannity!

try one more time....

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Originally posted by soulpatch Well, as a caveat, U2U is not really private. Those messages can be viewed by administrators. If you really want private use email or pick up a phone. Of course, there's DHS listening in on those!

It's like an occasional trip to the San Diego Zoo.

I think Skeet has a "special" keyboard, either that or typing with a hammer is hard.

Lifet is good.

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Well said David! Congrats on your new,grand child

Some of my gems are on the east side and the middle of nowhere. I does not matter what the place is. I remember a cave painting tread that talked all about it.
It's not just about you by the way. Well maybe in your mind it is.

So, we're not supposed to help each other out?? Like the guy in another thread who was driving to Cabo in a 40' motorhome with his wife and kids and wanting to do a round trip in a week. Do you want to get stopped for a few hours while they scape him and a semi off the highway down by Jesus Maria because he was driving 90 mph at night trying to make it to the tip in two days? Com'on guys. A little help to the new guys coming up isn't bad. You were new once upon a time, and needed help. Can't keep secrets for ever. Look at Rincon on a good N. swell. All those "repugnant loners" out there.

As an infamous criminal once said..."Can't we all get along?"

I get it... I'll give an up to date report on the PSF to Bola road next week....

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Originally posted by watizname So, we're not supposed to help each other out?? Like the guy in another thread who was driving to Cabo in a 40' motorhome with his wife and kids and wanting to do a round trip in a week. Do you want to get stopped for a few hours while they scape him and a semi off the highway down by Jesus Maria because he was driving 90 mph at night trying to make it to the tip in two days? Com'on guys. A little help to the new guys coming up isn't bad. You were new once upon a time, and needed help. Can't keep secrets for ever. Look at Rincon on a good N. swell. All those "repugnant loners" out there.

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Originally posted by MMc Quote: Originally posted by watizname So, we're not supposed to help each other out?? Like the guy in another thread who was driving to Cabo in a 40' motorhome with his wife and kids and wanting to do a round trip in a week. Do you want to get stopped for a few hours while they scape him and a semi off the highway down by Jesus Maria because he was driving 90 mph at night trying to make it to the tip in two days? Com'on guys. A little help to the new guys coming up isn't bad. You were new once upon a time, and needed help. Can't keep secrets for ever. Look at Rincon on a good N. swell. All those "repugnant loners" out there. Did you see my posts on that thread? Next time you get off the trade routs let's talk. [Edited on 11-25-2013 by MMc]

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Originally posted by mtgoat666 Quote: Originally posted by MMc Quote: Originally posted by watizname So, we're not supposed to help each other out?? Like the guy in another thread who was driving to Cabo in a 40' motorhome with his wife and kids and wanting to do a round trip in a week. Do you want to get stopped for a few hours while they scape him and a semi off the highway down by Jesus Maria because he was driving 90 mph at night trying to make it to the tip in two days? Com'on guys. A little help to the new guys coming up isn't bad. You were new once upon a time, and needed help. Can't keep secrets for ever. Look at Rincon on a good N. swell. All those "repugnant loners" out there. Did you see my posts on that thread? Next time you get off the trade routs let's talk. [Edited on 11-25-2013 by MMc] Learned long ago: if you find special solitude, don't share info with strangers, especially especially chatty Kathy's like dk!

SELFISH, SELFISH-----------Mt. Goat you are SOOOOO selfish!!!! These are NOMADS, not hoi paloi riff-raft!

Barry

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Originally posted by MMc Quote: Originally posted by watizname So, we're not supposed to help each other out?? Like the guy in another thread who was driving to Cabo in a 40' motorhome with his wife and kids and wanting to do a round trip in a week. Do you want to get stopped for a few hours while they scape him and a semi off the highway down by Jesus Maria because he was driving 90 mph at night trying to make it to the tip in two days? Com'on guys. A little help to the new guys coming up isn't bad. You were new once upon a time, and needed help. Can't keep secrets for ever. Look at Rincon on a good N. swell. All those "repugnant loners" out there. Did you see my posts on that thread? Next time you get off the trade routs let's talk. "Trade routes?" Gimme a break. The trailblazing was done a long time ago. Every dirt track you drive down, is in someone else's tire tracks. All I'm saying is if some one asks for info so they can have a safer or more fun vacation in Baja, and I can help, I will. [Edited on 11-25-2013 by MMc]

I heard the internet is for porn

Yup Nomad are a tough crowd all right...and ya gotta watch it cuase your photo just might show up here at some great party in a place that shall not be named...hahaha....here is Woody and Timo getting in touch with their feminine side...Iflyfish would be proud!

How DavidK sees himself:

i think he sees himself more like this:

Thank Gawd David K has thick skin!!!!!

Keep up the great work, David!!! Your input is invaluable to me, and the main reason I am on the NOMADS board. Someday we may actually meet each other.

Barry

Never met?

I thought you two were inseparable.




[Edited on 11-25-2013 by Skipjack Joe]

Nomads are tough crowd, but hang in there, it is worth it!:

GOOD ADVICE IS TO SHOW NO FEAR!

good one.... thanks amigos...

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Originally posted by mtgoat666 Quote: Originally posted by David K The Internet is not a place for secrets, it is a place for sharing... I heard the internet is for porn

I consider myself one of the "worst surfers in the world". However a long time ago an old timer told me that the "best surfer is the one who is having the most fun". The 1st time I surfed was in 1970. I was in the Marine Corp and just another swamp rat from Louisiana. My buddies and I were on the base and down by the beach at San Onofre. After a few beers a Marine who was from California talked me into taking a plank of a surfboard out into the waves. Within 5 minutes I was dragging that plank back in with a nice gash on the top of my head where the board cracked my melon. Even with blood running down my neck and being totally exhausted it was exhilarating . Since then I have surfed off and on for decades. Always making sure that I never quite surfed enough to lose my title as the worlds worst surfer.
Being a bad surfer comes with benefits though. 1-3 ft swells is a perfect day for me. If its crowded I can always go down the beach away from the lineup and have a great time on the mushy stuff with my 10 ft. board. The beauty of Baja for a surfer like me is that the waves I seek are almost never crowded or a secret. Unlike San Diego county were I primarily surf.
When I have encountered a desolate spot in Baja with no one in sight and big beautiful waves peeling left or right I just sit there and admire it. These waves are way above my skill level. But to me at that moment they are my waves and my surf spot. It becomes one of those few things in life that you selfishly keep to yourself. I just drive off and hope it will be the same if I ever come back.
Now, that I'm moving down too Baja I'll hopefully have a lot more opportunities to see these great and beautiful places. If I do I'll be sure to "Not let you know where".
I think this a great forum and I really enjoy all the diverse personalities and opinions. Like the "secret surf spots" I hope it stays that way.

i'm sure you hit the report button and here i am! just home from 11 days SOB.
anyway, to each their hero.... look up Barry Kaniapuni. it won't mean anything to you just like you don't matter to me, but still!



[Edited on 11-26-2013 by woody with a view]

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Originally posted by Bajaboy I get it... I'll give an up to date report on the PSF to Bola road next week....

Say hola to Pancho for us! Have fun in THE BAJA!

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Originally posted by elgatoloco Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy I get it... I'll give an up to date report on the PSF to Bola road next week.... Say hola to Pancho for us! Have fun in THE BAJA!

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Originally posted by Bajaboy Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy I get it... I'll give an up to date report on the PSF to Bola road next week.... Say hola to Pancho for us! Have fun in THE BAJA! We're on the front porch debating if we are going to stay or go...but either way we're in Baja time. Just hobbled home from a Conchita's VIP lunch!

this is directed to those a few posts above. since you are such Baja warriors why don't you tell me where this little marker is? i'll give $100 to WiLDCOAST if anyone can pinpoint this spot! it's 25 feet from the road.

no multiple guesses and you gotta be within 5 miles so "it's in Baja" or "the road to Pta Conejo" doesn't work. there is a geological formation within spitting distance of this:

Ensenada???

Ensenada County (Municipality) does go to the state border. San Quintin 'county' is new, but not sure when it is official. San Ignacio is in another state, so no, not near the Ensenada municipality line.

Woody, would you like some extra help on how to set the upload size, as you seem to still be challenged by it? Nomad is 800 pixels max. I am happy to help.

I like that it's by a boojum!

Do you know where this one is?

SUPers ruined baja.