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Juan del Rio
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New Baja Book!
My buddy, who I have been travelling to Baja with for many years, Carlos Fiesta (aka Chuck Chambers), has published a new book on his adventure around
the entire Baja Peninsula in a 19' Fijian Panga equipped with a small, 40hp Yamaha outboard by himself. Now, you might say, "oh, no big deal"...but
Carlos had never owned a boat, had no "true" ocean experience (we did take it on a practice run around the Palos Verdes Peninsula before the trip from
San Pedro to Redondo Beach) with operating a boat (although he has spent a lot of time surfing!) and thought an adventure like this would be fun at
age 50 to do in a used Panga.
A Pilot, Aircraft Owner, Real Estate Broker and a "Zest for a Baja Adventure" at any time, Carlos wrote this not only as an account of his adventure,
but also his 30+ years of Baja travel history intertwined as well. If you love Baja as much as Carlos does, this book is for you! I'm only putting
this on the Nomads Forum as there are many of you who know Carlos or have been to his website, BajaExpo.com
His new book is a fun read:
"Adventures in Baja Mexico! is an incredible new book by Carlos Fiesta that has been 5 years in the making. The book chronicles over 30 years of
adventures in Baja Mexico, written in conjunction with the complete story of his 2,200 mile solo circumnavigation from Los Angeles around the Baja
Peninsula and up into the Colorado River in a 19' Panga.
A summary version of the circumnavigation (32 pages) was available on-line and enjoyed by thousands since 2002. The Internet summary has been removed
now that the manuscript version is available.
The published edition of the Adventures in Baja Mexico! (212 pages - Fiesta Publications) will be available in bookstores and on-line sites by the end
of 2008. For those who want to experience this one of a kind book prior to publication, the first 100 copies of the manuscript version will be
available starting in October 15th 2008.
The manuscript version of Adventures in Baja Mexico! will offer the same contents as the upcoming published edition, but will be sold in 8 1/2" by 11"
manuscript form, complete with high quality cover. Each copy will be numbered, personally dedicated on the inside jacket and signed by Carlos Fiesta.
The manuscript will be sold and numbered on a first come - first served basis.
This offering is a unique opportunity and the perfect book for people who love Baja, adventures or the great outdoors. It is also a great gift for
someone who loves Baja or adventure stories. Once the book version of Adventures in Baja Mexico! is available for purchase the manusript version will
be discontinued.
One of the reasons the manuscript version is being released before the book version is printed is so Carlos can obtain reader comments, some of which
will be included in the jacket of the completed book.
To receive your personalized, signed and numbered manuscript copy of Adventures in Baja Mexico! send $20 (dollars, pesos, or checks accepted!) to
Mexico Expo Travel, 75 Malaga Cove Plaza, Suite #3, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274. For any questions please feel free to contact Carlos at
carlosfiesta@hotmail.com. "
FYI...I was having "Mango Margaritas" with Carlos last night and a he sold his third copy to another Baja Adventurer (Neil) and Neil came by the Bar
(Riveria Grill/Redondo Beach) and it was a great excuse to have another round!
Comments Carlos would like to see about the manuscript version of his book:
"Only $20? I'll take a dozen copies of your new book" ~ Jerry Seinfeld
"Carlos, you are awesome! I want to be you" ~ Jimmy Buffett
"And I thought I was funny. Carlos, your book is hilarious!" ~ Jay Leno
"Anyone can write a book. Try combing this hair every morning. Carlos...you're fired!" ~ Donald Trump
"Hey Carlos....Vote for me and I'll buy your stupid book!" ~ Barack Obama
"Wow, I hear the book is HOT. Too bad I can't read" ~ Paris Hilton
"Carlos, you are obviously trying to escape reality" ~ Dr. Phil
"After reading your book I bought Pangas for all of my friends" ~ Oprah
Now, the really funny part, is it costs Carlos $30.00 to get the thing printed due to the color photos. He doesn't care about the cost difference
though for now...he's only in it for the fun!
If you have done Baja, you will enjoy Carlos' perspective and some of his great storeis as well!!!
Juan del Rio
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Juan del Rio
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Panga with a Boob Job, Tummy Tuck and some Lipo...
We all love the old girl so much, that for her 15th Birthday, we gave her a new Honda 50 hp, GPS, New seat with a built-in Cooler and a real Steering
wheel (not Plastic like the old one). This photo was taken a couple of weeks ago in San Juanico where she now lives a very cool life in the slow lane.
Carlos towed it down after she had the plastic surgery.
[Edited on 10-24-2008 by Juan del Rio]
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tripledigitken
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Juan,
Thanks for the heads up. This is the first I've heard of the book. I can't wait to read it.
Ken
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Sunman
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I'm sold. Sounds like a fun read for sure. Please bump this again when the book is available.
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David K
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Great News!
I was wondering why Chuck was so quiet the past few years!!??
Here is Carlos Fiesta talking with Tim Walker (TimsBaja.com) at my Viva Baja #4 party in 2003... In the background is 'BajaXplorer' who appeared with
Coco in 'Dust2Glory' as the one legged gringo.
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Juan del Rio
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...and at One of the Mexico Expo's
Here's a crew... (Left to Right):
David K/”Super Nomad”, Dick Van Bree/Outstanding Baja Website(s) Host, Carlos Fiesta, Doug Means/Baja Nomad's, “One and Only” and Juan del Rio.
Lotta Baja goin' on!
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fishbuck
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I was fasinated by the story. I think I read somewhere that Carlos never got in a boat again after his trip. I think I understand why.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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bajalera
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I don't know what a "manuscript copy" is. Could you perhaps post a sample page on the Internet so we can see what it looks like?
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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David K
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Carlos Fiesta's web site is http://www.BAJAEXPO.com (no, caps not needed)
and Carlos Fiesta's NEW BOOK web site is: http://www.carlosfiesta.com CHECK IT OUT! 
(yes, Juan did provide these above)!
[Edited on 10-26-2008 by David K]
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capt. mike
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thx Juan for the heads up. i'll email him this week. i was thrilled to welcome Carlos when he made the river banks at mulege nov 2001 after i arrived.
i told him to look for me at the bar and there he was! we pounded a few.
great guy with no shortage of baja lore to share.
next i hope is the movie??
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
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Juan del Rio
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The Carlos Rule...
...wasn't it, "No drinking within 15 feet of the Aircraft"??? I'm glad that you were in compliance with that rule after you landed with us in Cadeje!
I know you're in the book for sure!
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bajalera
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Thanks for the info, DK.
I've never heard of "manuscript copy," but the description sounds like it must be the computer-keyboarded "typewritten" text that's sent to a printer.
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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Juan - I have been waiting for the book for years!!!! Very cool - I'll ck your web site to order one!! thanks - Marv
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Juan del Rio
Here's a crew... (Left to Right):
David K/”Super Nomad”, Dick Van Bree/Outstanding Baja Website(s) Host, Carlos Fiesta, Doug Means/Baja Nomad's, “One and Only” and Juan del Rio.
Lotta Baja goin' on! |
Nice photo from Feb. 12, 2006... Mexico Ted's 'Mexico Expo' ...#1 (I think)! Didn't Baja Angel take that one, Juan?
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Juan here's another pilot's rule Carlos agrees with...
8 hours bottle to throttle..... land, and then....
8 minutes throttle to bottle!!
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
8 minutes throttle to bottle!! |
mike I could usually make it in about 8 seconds.
++Ken++
carpe diem!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Bondy
| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
8 minutes throttle to bottle!! |
mike I could usually make it in about 8 seconds.
++Ken++ |
right you are Ken.........and who among us has not popped one on short final? hmmm?
well - i meant to hand to your co pilot to hold for you until you could get the plane stopped and engine (s) shut down...
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I just ordered mine and sent in "cash", so you guys can go get a 12pk!
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bbbait
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Oh man, this book is good! I'm about half way thru it and enjoying every minute of his trip and experiences!
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bajasammy
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I just finished the book and it's a great read! Carlos really knows how to have a good time, regardless of the situation.
He does a great job weaving in stories of past exploits when dropping anchor at a destination - very entertaining!
Highly Recommended!
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