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Oso
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Another reason to hate California
After more than an hour and a half we finally crept past the two or three hundred snowbird pedestrians to within a few car lengths of the border at
Algodones when a half dozen bikers roared up and cut to the head of the line. I wanted to run over one but a couple of them were rather large and I'm
philosophically opposed to suicide. I waited until we reached the booth and politely asked the migra why the special privileges? My jaw dropped when
he told me it was the law. He said he didn't agree with it, but it was a California state law that allowed them to do do that. He speculated that
some CA legislator liked to ride and didn't like to wait and they had no choice but to tolerate it. Now I just have to convince my wife that this is
sufficient reason to buy another bike.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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bajabound2005
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so get a SENTRI pass and learn how to love crossing the border
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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DianaT
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Would a sentri pass do any good at Algodones?
Miss that place. When we lived in Calexico, we used to go there for our dog's heart meds--cheaper than Mexicali.
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Oso
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No SENTRI at Algodones or San Luis.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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BajaWarrior
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Ya, believe it or not, it's not the wait they get to avoid but the fact that motorcycles could actually overheat if stopped in traffic so they are
allowed to "cut" the rest of us, that's the law.
I think it's B.S. and dangerous, plus a good way to lose a mirror in traffic...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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bajadogs
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Please don't assume all 2 wheelers to be arrogant ******. Consider we have no air conditioning, radio, heat, etc. I am sitting on top of an engine,
working a clutch and throttle with my hands while steering slow milage through intolerably stopped traffic while you recline with your DVD player
inside your urban assault vehicle with air conditioning, heat, cigar holder, lumbar support etc. Your driver's seat is more comfortable than any place
in your house. Maybe that's why you're mad, you paid 45K for a comfortable seat at the hog slaughter.
You didn't have to. Please let me by without hassling me. Someone will be along shortly to wash your windows.
I'm not comfortable with bikers either, but not all of us are jerk-*****.
(most are)
peace
[Edited on 2-2-2008 by Hose A]
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Cap
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
I wanted to run over one but a couple of them were rather large and I'm philosophically opposed to suicide. |
I got a good laugh from this
Fly low, land on roads.
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capt. mike
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who needs a reason?
Dogs - i'll ride with you anyday.
i crossed north back to USA 3 times on my Harley, never again.
And i love moto touring mexico. Guess i'll have to sub it out to a mexican for a nice tip and meet him at check point carlos.....
i can't even stand to do it, cross back in, in a comfortable cage.
i don't know how you that do it a lot stand it.
in lines inching along like lemmings.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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805gregg
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Only obsolete bikes are still air cooled, mine don't overheat.
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
My jaw dropped when he told me it was the law. |
I'm guessing you were going North? Back into the U.S.? If so, what would a CA law have to do with preventing bikers from jumping the line in Mexico?
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Bajaboy
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Don't be a hater....
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Oso
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
My jaw dropped when he told me it was the law. |
I'm guessing you were going North? Back into the U.S.? If so, what would a CA law have to do with preventing bikers from jumping the line in Mexico?
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They cut in on the Andrade, CA, side and the migra told me it was a CA law. Not only do they get to pass all the 4 wheel traffic but the long line of
elderly snowbirds on foot as well. And yes it's envy along with irritation. Also I saw at least one minivan cut in because some AH let them. (No es
culpa del indio sino el que le hace compadre.) Apparently the Algodones B.C. policia do nothing about this. At least the SLRC, Sonora cops have
signs posted and give tickets for cutting.
This was on a Friday in winter. We'll try Tuesday next time on the dentist's advice and later this summer it should get better when the snowbirds go
home and the town dies. Right now we don't have much choice as the wife and I are both getting some extensive dental work done.
[Edited on 2-2-2008 by Oso]
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
I wanted to run over one but a couple of them were rather large and I'm philosophically opposed to suicide.
Now I just have to convince my wife that this is sufficient reason to buy another bike. |
My two favorite lines.
Ah, but please, don't hate California---it is not all bad. 
Diane
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JG
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BRINGS TO MIND....
A man appeared before St. Peter at the pearly gates.
>
>"Have you ever done anything of particular merit?" St. Peter asked.
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>"Well, I can think of one thing," the man offered.
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>"Once, on a trip to the Black Hills out in South Dakota, I came upon a gang
>of bikers, who were threatening a young woman. I directed them to leave her
>alone, but they wouldn't listen. So, I approached the largest and most
>heavily tattooed biker and smacked him on the head, kicked his bike over,
>ripped out his nose ring, and threw it on the ground. I yelled, "Now, back
>off!! Or you'll answer to me!"
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>St. Peter was impressed, "When did this happen?"
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>"Just a couple minutes ago."
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JG
A man appeared before St. Peter at the pearly gates.
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>"Have you ever done anything of particular merit?" St. Peter asked.
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>"Well, I can think of one thing," the man offered.
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>"Once, on a trip to the Black Hills out in South Dakota, I came upon a gang
>of bikers, who were threatening a young woman. I directed them to leave her
>alone, but they wouldn't listen. So, I approached the largest and most
>heavily tattooed biker and smacked him on the head, kicked his bike over,
>ripped out his nose ring, and threw it on the ground. I yelled, "Now, back
>off!! Or you'll answer to me!"
>
>St. Peter was impressed, "When did this happen?"
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>"Just a couple minutes ago." |
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capt. mike
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If I could generate the slightest interest on my family's part, I'd slap in another trailer at San Carlos and start doing it again.
well don't set up there if you want to fly down - no airport, its been closed for eons.
you have lopez or constitucion only and then you'd need a car.
but yeah - find a spot and fly man!!
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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MrBillM
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Give Them a Break
Probably because I rode street bikes for many years, sometimes as my only transportation, I never get upset over their cutting between cars. I did it
everyday when I was living in Manhattan Beach and working in downtown L.A.
I know that it's tempting to hate anybody who's getting there quicker when there is a long wait, but they take so little time at the kiosk that they
don't really hold anybody up.
I agree with Soulpatch, though, everybody should stay out of California. Go AWAY.
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robrt8
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I gotta remember that one JG http://forums.bajanomad.com/images/smilies/yes.gif
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Sallysouth
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The guys on motos, pass us by on their bikes, just fly right thru, not much time lost for those of us in cars or mohos. Doesn't bother me.JMHO
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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Von
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Why do I love baja because Its me!!! The sea the sky and Baja pre1960 era feeling and loving
it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!
READY SET.....................
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