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Sharksbaja
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Twas 105F in the Puertocitos area lately, smart to go inland. Also, if you have Globalstar sat phone change to Irridium or you'll be sorry. Abreojos
seems the place to be this time of year. In fact they are thinking of changing the name to Nomadialand.
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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Hook
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Yeah, so who you gonna CALL with that sat phone when you're half way between Costilla and Cinco Islas? Triple A ?????
[Edited on 7-2-2007 by Hook]
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja_Girl
Great suggestion, Hook, yes, we will change a tire at least once...I'm beginning to get a sense that the smarter thing to do is as you suggest - save
the Loreto via San Felipe journey for another day...
So, now its down to San Quinten via Tecate (ain't no way I'm going to Tijuana) - to NG to Mulege to Loreto.
Are we in agreement, everyone?
xoxoxoox
mucho mas besos y abrazos - you have been so kind and helpful!
xoxo
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Lisa Marie,
We'll be camping south of San Quintin/Lazaro Card##as from this Wednesday to Monday. We will be at Pabellon campground south of the bay, and north of
Soccarito by 4 miles. Well signed, easy beach access (1 mile) restrooms, good graded road.
White Ford CrewCab with Black lumber rack Ca. license plates read "SANFLPA" pulling a Toy House trailer.
Check your map, might make a good rest stop before heading across the desert.
Stop on by if you like...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Hook
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El Pabellon makes for a great first nights stop if you are leaving the border area even as late as noon in the summer months. Easy to negotiate,
inexpensive and I like the fact that you can get up early any morning and be near the cool air of Guerrero Negro before the day gets really hot.
Easier on the rig.
Lisa Marie, I think you should take him up on his invite.
This is building into one hell of a heat wave. Death Valley is predicted to hit 127 this week. I think 110-115 is possible around SF and below.
[Edited on 7-3-2007 by Hook]
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Baja_Girl
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Hook,
I am a little crazy, but not stoopid, I am taking your advice.
...I made reservations at the Old Mill Hotel - and I will be looking for Mr. Warrior some time during the day - either Sat. p.m. or Sun a.m. -
depending on how ambitious we are. I think it just makes sense to go through the traditional Mex 1 route this trip - store the car in Loreto for a
few months - then drive back and see what happens.
many many thanks - I can't say enough how grateful I am - and excited too!
I got my insurance through bajabound - spoke to Geoff - a great guy!!
Many thanks you awesome Nomads...what took us so long to meet?
xoxoxoxoxox
lisa marie
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pappy
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baja grl i think you have made the best choice given his heat wave.one more thing, if you don't have one, i suggest you get a hi-lift jack for your
vehicle . cost is about $65 but they are easy to use, heavy duty, multi-purpose jack that is made for the 4wd, offroad adventure types....have a great
trip!
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jerry
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baja girl have someone show you the dangerous things about using a high lift jack they can eat you alive be carefull have a good one
jerry and judi
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pappy
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jerry -like what? i have not heard anything negative about the high lift jack...i've even used it to lift out sections of horse corrals that had
corner posts cemented in....if there is some dnager i would like to know so i won't get hurt and be able to pass it along to all the people i know
that have and use them.thanks...
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Cypress
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A high lift jack can slip! The catch/keeper can disengage. The handle turns into a deadly weapon and you don't want to be under whatever you've
got jacked up. If you use a high lift long enough you'll find out.
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mtgoat666
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Hi lift jacks can hurt people that don't know how to use them. The jack that came with the car is good enough for most folks needs (and the hi lift
is heavy and takes lots of space). You don't need a hi lift unless you start taking your car in foolhardy places where you need more reach than kit
jack that came with car.
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Baja_Girl
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thank you for all of this...
I will get the extra fuel, water, make sure I can change a tire (which I have never actually been required to do - because most men are kind and
helpful)...and otherwise, take it slow, have fun, stay cool and be grateful for the nomads!!!
xoxoxoxo
love, peace and fish tacos to all of you,
lisa marie
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805gregg
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Watch out at El Pabellon, there are signs everywhere that say your stuff will be stolen, we were there with our sons, on the last day of a trip, had
to drink all the beer, and forgot, we lost boggie boards and chairs. Didn't notice till San Diego. I thought we packed faster.
[Edited on 7-6-2007 by 805gregg]
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pappy
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thanks for the hi-lift info. i've used mine for 15 years now and yet to have a problem, but will keep those issues in mind....
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Hook
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For quick, light and cheap, nothing beats these small floor jacks from China.
Of course, I still bring a single jack stand. I wouldnt trust one for long.
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