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[*] posted on 7-29-2010 at 10:53 AM


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Although it was 47 years ago when I attended the festival in San Ignacio, I vote if you have a chance to do it, GO !

Must say that summer, being 13, staying at Casa Leree with Dona Beca, Dona Maria Y Dona Chela, attending Bequita's wedding, the dances behind Hercilia's store, Dad's typewriter set up under the grape arbor at Casa Leree, Promanading around the town square, falling in love for the first time, being chased by a turkey on the way to the outhouse at Casa Leree, oh my these memories are fresh and sweet, I wouldn't trade them for anything.


Sure enjoy reading about your youth in San Ignacio... In the days long before pavement!

Your dad's book is also 'must reading' for Nomads who haven't yet done so! (that's San Ignacio below his plane):

[Edited on 7-29-2010 by David K]

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[*] posted on 7-29-2010 at 11:44 AM


Thanks David, it has been awhile since I have connect with You. I hope you and yours are well and happy.

I agree, the Ol Man's book gives a vision of San Ignacio that only he could have had, a time long gone by before they paved the road. I remember that summer, it took us 5 flat tires and 4 days to just get from Mulege to Santa Rosalia.

And now, Don Jimmy is gone, and Dave Deal, the illustrator, to has passed, and even the publisher, Chuck is now gone, hummmm, I don't think that book will ever be republished. Anyway, those three certainly knew and loved San Ignacio.
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[*] posted on 7-29-2010 at 11:50 AM


Eli....ya never know...maybe that book will become a collectors item and someday be republished. I just read that some of Ansel Adams original glass photo plates from 1937 were found after supposedly they had been lost in a fire and they will be published and copies sold of the new images...cool eh!
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[*] posted on 7-29-2010 at 12:43 PM


Shari, thanks for the hopeful note. I just checked the Adams link and you are right no one knows.

Also, David is right on, "The Grinning Gargoyle" is a classic and should be read by any Baja affection-ado. I expect Dona Lupe still has some copies for sale. And if she doesn't, I have a few stashed in the back room of the gallery.
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[*] posted on 7-29-2010 at 05:07 PM


Discover Baja Travel Club may still have them... Bernie's company Caballero Publishing had a bunch, at one time.

It was a real pleasure to know all three men personally (Jimmy Smith, Dave Deal, Chuck Potter)!




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[*] posted on 7-29-2010 at 06:26 PM


That it was David, knowing them was a privilege that You and I do share with a few people on this board.
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[*] posted on 7-31-2010 at 11:27 AM


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being chased by a turkey on the way to the outhouse at Casa Leree,



Heeey, that's MY memory from staying at Casa Leree in the 1960s! You didn't steal that out of Juanita's "book of memories," did you?:lol::lol::lol: That turkey was certainly one ornery beast. And it wasn't just for show, he left me with a scar on my thigh that lasted years. I feared that bad dude and hated the call of nature since he seemed to consider the space before the outhouse his personal domain--at least when it came to kids.
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[*] posted on 7-31-2010 at 04:00 PM


Holy Moly Bajatripper, now how often does that happen? Ain't it cool when your memories from so long ago are confirmed by someone of similar experience around the same time. Do you think it could have been the same turkey? I don't have a calculator in my hand and even less so in my mind, but I am guessing that since I am 59 now and I am pretty sure I was 13, (but maybe 14) when I was there, it would have been between 1962 & 1964? (I think). For sure it was the year that Bequita married. With the bubbies I had sprouted by than I hate to think I was 12, but I guess it is possible. Oh man, that was a long time ago. Although that Ol Turkey never nailed me, the midnight run to the outhouse was one trauma of my youth that I will carry with me till the day I die. Although it is more of a chuckle type memory than a trauma anymore.

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[*] posted on 8-1-2010 at 05:40 PM


I'm sure it was the same turkey, since we passed through in 1963 on our way to La Paz. My mother, Bajalera, remembers meeting your father then.
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[*] posted on 8-1-2010 at 07:03 PM


Small world. Hard to believe so many years have passed, yep, I am sure that was the same Turkey.

I hope Your Mom is well. Didn't I meet you had a Bajanomad gathering she held a few years back? One of the last times I have been to La Paz. It was well worth the trip to Meet Your Mom, she is one of the best things about this board.
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[*] posted on 8-1-2010 at 09:40 PM


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Small world. Hard to believe so many years have passed, yep, I am sure that was the same Turkey.

I hope Your Mom is well. Didn't I meet you had a Bajanomad gathering she held a few years back? One of the last times I have been to La Paz. It was well worth the trip to Meet Your Mom, she is one of the best things about this board.


Yes, we did meet at that party. As I recall, I gave you a ride to your hotel afterwards.
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[*] posted on 8-1-2010 at 09:59 PM


Don and I were at the party too, it was a nice evening, still remember it well.

Wish we'd been around to be chased by the turkey.

edit: afterthought.

[Edited on 8-2-2010 by Paula]
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[*] posted on 8-2-2010 at 05:07 AM


Bajatripper, yes you did give me a ride, that was a special evening, finally getting to meet your Mom, (she for sure is one of my hero's), and Paula & Don, Jesse was there that night also, I recall and a lot of nice folks from Bajanomads.

Paula, you are right it was worth being chased by the Turkey to have known San Ignacio before the roads were paved. But really, I was there less than 10 years ago, and it hadn't changed all that much, but I sure have, jeje, ni modo.

[Edited on 8-2-2010 by Eli]
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[*] posted on 8-2-2010 at 09:11 PM


I just heard that the fiestas were fantastic...more people than ever attended and they had a dramatic ending with a big fire in the palms by Rice & Beans!!! It appears that some people werent able to leave san ignacio because they were cut off from the road by the flames...wow.

Our guests havent shown up who were coming from there...hmmmm. Hope everyone is OK and there arent too many losses.




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[*] posted on 8-2-2010 at 09:18 PM


Thanks for the up date Sherri. I too hope all had a swell time and that there was not any injury or damage.
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[*] posted on 8-3-2010 at 01:19 AM
I'm back from San Ignacio


Well, I really enjoyed my trip, including the 3 days in San Ignacio. I arrived Thursday afternoon, because I was worried that there may be no good camping spots. I checked out the campsite that was listed in the books as being closer to the town square, but it looked abandoned ( the one near the basket ball court ). I camped at the lagoon, to the right as you cross the bridge. Nice site, clean, flush toilets, caretaker was there a lot doing things. I paid 250 pesos for 3 nights. Another place, to the left of the Yurt place, was right on the lagoon as well, but zero facilities. When I asked about WC , she smiled and pointed to the water, like I'm supposed to crap in it, I'm not kidding !
Food: Well, I'll write more in a general trip report, but I found few choices. Asada tacos at the festival were good, but it was very hard to get a seat after 9PM. Honestly, the Mexican food here in Los Angeles is *way* better than most anything in Baja. Something to do with > 2 million Mexicans here and a relative surplus of high quality ingredients and good hole in the wall taco stands.
Festival: Don't come for the festival if you expect 'old world' Baja quaintness. The semi trucks were there setting up a very 20th century stage complete with concert caliber speakers and lighting scaffolds. During the day I enjoyed the historical photos under the trees in the square. In the evening, the music picks up starting at about 10pm. Various stalls line the perimeter of the square selling everything from toys to handbags. Many people walk around and around this perimeter, because there isn't much else to do and it makes for good people watching. There is dancing in the square and the bands that play are really pretty good. I found it kind of odd that some parents with baby strollers chose to park themselves right near the most loud ( I mean vision blurring loud ) sub woofers. What were they thinking ?
The folk from the town were all there, and I could sense the joy and togetherness of the town. Lots of kids all dressed up, the boys often had on black dress shoes, even if it was a bit dusty for them.
The mechanical Carnival: This was just as interesting as the festival in the square. Lots of rides and music going. It was fun watching the young men with the cowboy hats and mega belt buckles get tossed off the mechanical bull that was manned by a 12 year old operating the beast with a remote switch panel. Many looks each time I pulled in with my dirt bike, they usually don't see a bike that is only a few years old, I guess.
Almost got a ticket: I used my dirtbike to get around, and it has no headlight. So I used my backpacking headlight on my head, works well enough.... until I pass about 30 stop and go cars waiting to get into the square at night, and one of said cars is a police car. He didn't like getting passed up I thing , because as I entered the square they nabbed me. "infraction" he kept saying. Well, I talked my way out of it, with the help of a drunk translator man who happened by.
The Lagoon: Fun to swim in. Dropped my inflatable kayak in and some kid noticed a tarantula crawl out of it. Just as this happened a bee stung me. Oh well, I think I prefer the bee, but my arm still itches something fierce as I type this.
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[*] posted on 8-3-2010 at 01:31 PM


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and they had a dramatic ending with a big fire in the palms by Rice & Beans!!!


That'll be tough to top next year!
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[*] posted on 8-3-2010 at 01:51 PM


Ay que Bajatripper, I see You have inherited your Mom's sense of ironic humor.
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[*] posted on 8-3-2010 at 02:14 PM


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Ay que Bajatripper, I see You have inherited your Mom's sense of ironic humor.


But, did you laugh, or think me to be an A-hole, as someone suggested I am? Careful how you answer, as it would apply equally to Bajalera.



[Edited on 8-3-2010 by Bajatripper]
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[*] posted on 8-3-2010 at 02:20 PM


lesd

I really enjoyed your "trip report." You have a nice way with words and observations.
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