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[*] posted on 8-11-2016 at 03:49 PM


Who's that other sumbich?



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[*] posted on 8-11-2016 at 04:21 PM


I'll inject a little seriousness. All the possibilities have been mentioned. When I'm speaking Spanish, I never use the word "americano" to describe myself or another American. I say "estatounidense" or "norteamericano." This is simply to respect the usage of Spanish in Latin America.

If the New World is described as North America, Central America, and South America, Mexico is considered part of North America, even though southern Mexico, especially the state of Chiapas, is geographically and culturally part of Guatemala. But it isn't a separate country, so it's lumped together with the rest of Mexico. Central America thus becomes Guatemala south to Panama. If you look at a map of Mexico, northern Mexico is clearly as much a part of North America as the US is.

The difficulty comes from literally translating the Spanish or English. Keep to the expressions in each language and the problem solves itself. In Baja California I sometimes avoid the whole issue by saying I was born on the "otro lado." Everyone understands this means the US. Just be sure you're south of the border.
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[*] posted on 8-11-2016 at 05:54 PM


This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita
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[*] posted on 8-11-2016 at 06:12 PM


Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita


baja small cows?
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[*] posted on 8-11-2016 at 06:33 PM


Quote: Originally posted by del mar  
Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita


baja small cows?


A troll is a troll ,or you not know of the endangered porpise
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[*] posted on 8-11-2016 at 06:57 PM


I was confused about the name also.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaquita
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[*] posted on 8-11-2016 at 07:18 PM


I hope I can add information to all , that is what the site should be
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[*] posted on 8-12-2016 at 05:44 PM


Quote: Originally posted by mrfatboy  
I was confused about the name also.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaquita


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[*] posted on 8-13-2016 at 12:32 AM


Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita


Site has completely gone to chit from 8-10 years ago, back in the SkiBaja/JR days. Too many old, grumpy dudes like Dennis who never even get out and see Baja any more. Probably why traffic has dwindled to a slow trickle.



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[*] posted on 8-13-2016 at 08:10 AM





Ohhhhh my............




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[*] posted on 8-13-2016 at 08:21 AM


Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita


Site has completely gone to chit from 8-10 years ago back, back in the SkiBaja/JR days. Too many old, grumpy dudes like Dennis who never even get out and see Baja any more. Probably why traffic has dwindled to a slow trickle.



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Well, I'm old and occasionally accused of being a bit grumpy but I still get out and travel Baja as much as possible. While the site has changed we still have some great people whose posts I look for. A few examples: Harald and others for off road stuff. Shari and Blanca's posts are always interesting and Blanca does wonderful work. Russ's sunrise photos are always great. Because of this forum I sought out Pescador's band and enjoyed it immensely. He's a good and interesting guy. Many other good people, I just ignore the crap from the usual suspects and while I think my posts are generally positive I'm going to avoid any of the usual pi**ing contests that come up. Every Nomad that I have met in person has been a pleasure and I hope to meet more of you in the future.
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[*] posted on 8-13-2016 at 08:37 AM


It is always fun to go off roading and camping with fellow Baja Nomads.
Here is the 2010 group 4x4 trip to Mission Santa Maria, on the peninsular divide, 10 miles east of Cataviña(Punta Final/ Gonzaga Bay in background):


LtoR: BajaTripper & Zully, CG, Baja Angel, KurtG, Neal Johns, Baja Bucko, edm1 (Art) & daughter, HB Murphy & Zoom.




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[*] posted on 8-13-2016 at 08:39 AM


Well...things evolve in this world. I myself like my traffic at a slow trickle so suits me just fine. Many of my old amigos still hang out here and we keep in touch and keep track of what they are up to. Facebook is just too impersonal and I prefer the format of chit chat here....so to all of you still hanging in here...and new friends not yet known...have a wonderful weekend all.

PS...love you Mon Dennis!




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[*] posted on 8-13-2016 at 10:56 AM


Quote: Originally posted by David K  
It is always fun to go off roading and camping with fellow Baja Nomads.
Here is the 2010 group 4x4 trip to Mission Santa Maria, on the peninsular divide, 10 miles east of Cataviña(Punta Final/ Gonzaga Bay in background):


LtoR: BajaTripper & Zully, CG, Baja Angel, KurtG, Neal Johns, Baja Bucko, edm1 (Art) & daughter, HB Murphy & Zoom.


There is now about 80#'s less of me than when that pic was taken. My motorcycles handle a lot better and seem more powerful!
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[*] posted on 8-13-2016 at 10:37 PM


What a great thread, even though it went downhill for a bit, you guys always have a way of picking it back up. :)

I haven't done as much exploring as I had hoped to yet.I procrastinated getting a vehicle because I wasn't really sure of my plans.Now I know I'm staying another year, time to get my butt in gear.
Although I'm pretty much limited to Ensenada because of my employment, I love small towns and little hole in the walls where you can find some wonderful spots(I'm from a very small town)
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[*] posted on 8-14-2016 at 06:29 PM


Dont worry Kimberley...Baja's secret spots will be waiting for you when you are ready! Perhaps we can drive down to Asuncion together one day when I am up visiting my daughter & grandsons in Ensenada!



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[*] posted on 8-14-2016 at 07:22 PM


Kimberly. There are a ton of cool places to explore on day trips from Ensenada. When you are ready ask and we will point you in the right direction.
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[*] posted on 8-15-2016 at 05:48 AM


I think Ojos Negros area may be interesting to Kimberley... off Hwy. 3 (Ensenada-San Felipe section), about 25 miles from Ensenada. Just north of Ojos is Real de Castillo, a former gold mining center and the capital of Baja California for a short time.



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[*] posted on 8-15-2016 at 07:19 AM


Sounds exciting! I love that kindergarten here has the same schedule as school,I ended up with 8 weeks vacation, and didn't do nearly enough exploring.

I moved in May to an area I'm not that happy with, between the dog and moving and trying to catch up on sleep :barf: (noisy neighbours)
This year I hope will be different travel wise.
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