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AmyT
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I guess I need to clarify some things for those cynics out there:
I DO NOT live in Todo Santos.
I WAS living in Cabo, but had to move to San Diego, after my husband lost his job.
I am now in San Diego, with no one to accompany me on the drive back south.
I don't think it a wise idea for a young woman to drive the Baja alone.
We lost our dog PICKLE in an awful CAR ACCIDENT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE during our move.
We spent 4 hours following the accident searching until it got dark, then returned a few hours later in the dark to see if he had returned to the
accident site where I left his bed and food & water.
WE searchd for 4 more days along with dealing with 2 totalled vehicles and all of our belongings having been strewned across the desert.
We had help from our friends who were with us (fortunately uninjured) as well as family who came to the rescue. I was on borrowed time as I was not
alone.
It KILLED ME to have to leave without my dog! I couldn't eat for a week!
I am not playing the victim, only giving facts. I'm sure there's a police report, if anyone would like to confirm the accident.
I don't know what working has to do with this situation, but I have several jobs. One happens to be rescuing innocent, abandoned animals. Sorry that
job doesn't have an annual salary. More of an annual expenditure. But, boy the reward!
I would NEVER intentionally take advantage of people, good or bad.
As far as how much time has passed...I am very aware of this. Every day that passes is another day....without Pickle. I can't go there; where he could
be. But almost daily I have heard amazing stories of people being reunited with their animals after months and miles!
Pickle was originally found in the Baja desert, so I believe he can survive in the Baja desert.
I AM HOPEFUL THAT I WILL FIND MY BELOVED DOG PICKLE!
I WILL NOT GIVE UP!
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mulegemichael
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hey kat, ya know what?...i agree with ol dusty...yer a piece..really
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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BajaWarrior
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Welcome to Nomads imakedust!
I know it's hard to sit back and watch certain individuals (KAT54) produce nothing but negativity from their perch but just try and ignore it,
hopefully they'll (he, she, he-she?) blow away.
If you want real humor just look at the he-she's previous post, nothing but a troll. Sad... What a miserable existence.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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snowcat5
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Amy, I understand your predicament, it's good that this Forum exists and that Pickles is found- Nomads is probably the best method of getting the
word out. DD lost both his vehicles, also, in the wreck. He's a great guy; he was a ski coach in Sun Valley, Id. for many years, survived several
catastrophic injuries ( both on and off the slopes), lives with and takes care of his Mom, and is a great boogie boarder! Also, he painted my house
last year. DD- are you ever gonna finish glassing my board? Good luck to Amy, DD and all involved in the accident- I'm amazed and glad that nobody
was seriously hurt.
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bajaguy
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Hey, imakedust
Welcome to Nomads.......I look forward to meeting you and the first couple of beers are on me!!!!!
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David K
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A new friend to Nomad and lover of dogs!
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bajafam
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Any news, Amy? I am going to bump this back up to the forefront for you....hoping for a happy outcome....
bajafam
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Mulegena
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Punta Prieta contact
Hi. I'm acquainted with a family in Punta Prieta, the town nearest where Pickles was lost, I believe.
My friends, Emma and Francisco, live in the house at the top of the hill in town. Francisco is the local car mechanic. Emma is a housewife and one
very good woman. Neither speak English but I know they would help find Amy's dog.
Can someone who is passing by, north or southbound, have copies of a picture of Pickles printed out and ready to give to the residents of Punta Prieta
with pertinent information in Spanish? Go find Emma and Francisco and ask for their help. Go by the police station in town with a picture and contact
information.
Amy, dear, I send you, your family and Pickles best wishes for a happy outcome.
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absinvestor
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Amy I am sorry to say that we didn't find Pickle on our way south. We did stop into two hotels and stopped and spoke to a local on a bike about him.
We took his picture to the hotels and gave them our phone number, your phone numbers and emails. We stressed the reward (although at that time we did
not know of the increase.) Unfortunately we were past the military inspection point by the time we were able to check email. I feel bad that we
didn't even think to ask at the check point. In hindsite it would have been a good place to inquire even without the potential sighting but it just
didn't register with us. If Pickle has not turned up by the time we return North we will definitely stop and inquire. Keep the faith. Honestly one of
our biggest worries is that some loving American picked him up and is not aware of Baja Nomads etc. So far on this trip we have met 1 Canadian and 2
Americans who have adopted camp dogs etc. My thought is that they wouldn't be trying to steal Pickle but they might think he was abandoned. Keep the
faith there are a lot of dog lovers in Baja trying to get Pickle back to you. Ron and Patty
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David K
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From the Km. marker... Pickels is between Cataviņa and Laguna Chapala... a long ways north of Punta Prieta. But, anything is better than nothing,
right?
Looking at Km. markers, the accident was at Km. 224.5 and the Gonzaga road junction (Laguna Chapala) is by Km. 230, making the site about 3 miles
north of the Gonzaga road (Hwy. 5, dirt).
[Edited on 2-18-2010 by David K]
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AmyT
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Thank you everyone!
I just returned yesterday from a search mission. Looked into the possible sighting at the military check at El Tomatal. Not him. Posted more flyers,
talked to many locals, drove as much as was possible through the dessert. There was a lot of water flowing down there! Laguna Chapala is again a
lagoon, which made it impassable to get in behind the mountain along the highway where Pickle was last seen. Baja is such a beast! It is so vast and
overwhelming. This really couldn't have happened in a worse location; for all aspects of this ordeal. There is no way I could do this without you
Nomads. I can't thank you enough for everyone's support. I'm sorry I didn't know about Emma and Francisco in Punta Prieta. I did leave some flyers at
some of the business on the highway. Let's hope that helps. Ron and Patty, thank you so much for your efforts. I pray that he has been found and they
just don't know he has a loving family left behind. And hopefully, the word will eventually get to them.
I got another possible sighting from the article in the Gringo Gazette. At least the word is out there. I have searched high and low. I don't know
what else I can do. I will continue to hope and pray that Pickle finds his way back to me.
[Edited on 2-18-2010 by AmyT]
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k-rico
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He is the kind of dog that can survive long enough to find himself a new home with a family. I bet he's snoozing somewhere right now with a full
belly.
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AmyT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
He is the kind of dog that can survive long enough to find himself a new home with a family. I bet he's snoozing somewhere right now with a full
belly. |
I sure hope so! Thanks for re-posting his picture. I was trying to attach another picture of him last night but it wouldn't work. I guess I just don't
know what I'm doing.
Just glad his face is out there! He is a gentle giant and we sure miss him.
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ArvadaGeorge
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I am leading a motorcycle group in the back country trails in the Puertecitos/Catavina/Chapala/Punta Canoas area the 1st of March.I don't know what we
will do with him if we find him;but we will look.I down loaded the photo and your contact info.
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AmyT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ArvadaGeorge
I am leading a motorcycle group in the back country trails in the Puertecitos/Catavina/Chapala/Punta Canoas area the 1st of March.I don't know what we
will do with him if we find him;but we will look.I down loaded the photo and your contact info. |
That is so awesome! Thank you George!
If you find him, tell whomever has him that I will pay them a reward. I will return there for him. Or if you figure something else out in the
moment...I know being on bikes could make it challenging. The people at Rancho Chapala are quite familiar with me...
Please let me know what happens. Thank you, thank you!
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absinvestor
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Amy- Patty and I are heading back north and will be in the area that you lost Pickles in the next few days. If there is anything specific you would
like us to do just let me know. If not, we will be driving slow, asking a lot of questions, showing Pickles picture etc. Unlike the motorcycle group
we have plenty of room in the motorhome and will be happy to deliver Pickles to your front door step!! Our reward will be the smile on your face and
the wagging of Pickle's tail!! Ron and Patty
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AmyT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by absinvestor
Amy- Patty and I are heading back north and will be in the area that you lost Pickles in the next few days. If there is anything specific you would
like us to do just let me know. If not, we will be driving slow, asking a lot of questions, showing Pickles picture etc. Unlike the motorcycle group
we have plenty of room in the motorhome and will be happy to deliver Pickles to your front door step!! Our reward will be the smile on your face and
the wagging of Pickle's tail!! Ron and Patty |
Hi guys!
I've probably missed you by now (I'm sorry I didn't check in last night).
Thank you so much!
The only thing that I didn't get to check when I went down a few weeks ago was back in the Laguna Chapala area because the Laguna was fulla water.
I know you won't be able to investigate that, especially in your motor home, but just thought I'd share that info.
It is really so difficult because there is just nothing around that area. It's either the rest stop at Rancho Chapala or Cataviņa. Both a good
distance away from the accident site. I never spent much time searching the east side of the highway because it was so rocky and mountainous, but who
knows.
I just keep praying he returns to the accident site and someone finds him and sees his posters.
One of the gas station attendants in El Rosario thought they saw him, but that too is an even greater distance. (Someone took down my poster there and
I didn't have anymore to replace it.)
I just can't believe it's been 58 days! It really doesn't get any easier.
Anything you do is so deeply appreciated!
Safe travels!
Amy
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David K
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Amy, would you please confirm the Km. marker near the accident location... The one you gave is only around 3 miles north from Laguna Chapala (Gonzaga
road jcn.)... Unless my notes are way off...?
Thanks!
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grace59
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You Nomads really rock! I hope that I never need to call on anyone for help (beyond, maybe bringing me another cold one!), but IF I ever need any
assistance it's good to know that you are all out there.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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Fairbanks47
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DK- Location of accident was approx. Km 224.5. Traveling north after passing Km 225, there will be a flat section of the road where it is possible to
pull off the road (@ approx. Km. 224.5). Another approx 50 yds. there is a culvert that under the highway. There should still be remnants of the
carnage. Traveling south, just after Km marker 224 there is a slight uphill grade then down the other side. Road goes over culvert then flat section
to where it is possible to pull off the road to the left as described above. This is about the best way to describe it.
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