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JESSE
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I recently lost my two cats (babies), i know how hard it can be to lose a member of the family, i hope you find your dog.
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AmyT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
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...?
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The accident, and where Pickle was last seen crossing the highway, was at KM 224.5 on highway 1. This is 55KM north of the BOLA junction, and less
from the Gonzaga junction. I never measured it, but I think it's further than 3 miles. I did go into Ganzaga when I was down there a few weeks ago.
Hung a poster at Coco's as well as Palapa Grande's market, near the gas station. The closest "civilization" was the restaurant at Rancho Chapala,
which is just south of the Gonzaga junction. They know me there 
Thanks for confirming the info with me, David. And thanks for hanging in there with me everyone!
Amy
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David K
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Okay Amy... Just want to get the location easily understood to help people who are looking for Pickles...
From the Baja Book IV, The Gonzaga and Coco's road (by Chapala) is at Km. 229 and the L.A. Bay Highway is at Km. 280 (51 kms. away).
Km. 224.5 (accident) is indeed 55.5 km. north of the L.A. Bay Highway... and 4.5 km. north of the Gonzaga Road jucnction or 2.8 miles north.
[Edited on 3-3-2010 by David K]
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David K
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Since we know the accident where Pickles took off was about 3 miles north of Laguna Chapala (Hwy. 5 Jcn.), we can put a pin on that spot... There is
an arroyo just north of the pin that might be the true location... But, this is a pretty empty area, so close counts!
The only people/ animals close by would be at Nueva Chapala (the restaurant along Hwy. 1)... about 3 1/2 miles from the accident.
Pickles should be attracted by them?
Here are some satellite views... I put a pin at the restaurant, the Hwy. 5 jcn. and the place Pickles was last seen:
Looking northbound:
Looking west:
Looking southbound:
Southbound, high view... note Laguna Chapala lakebed:
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absinvestor
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Amy- we didn't find Pickles despite making several stops at 7 different ejidos, three restaurants and speaking to 2 locals walking along the road. I
am happy to report that the word is out in the area that Pickles was last seen. We stopped to talk to a teenager that was walking along the road. We
told him we were looking for a missing dog- we showed him a picture of pickles. our picture did not have his name on it and the teenager said "oh,
that is peeekels- there is a big reward" We also stopped into the Rancho Santa Inez restaurant- on the outside wall there was your flyer with Pickles
picture and reward info in Spanish and English. I have no idea why he hasn't turned up but it sure seems to me that almost everybody in that area
knows what he looks like, knows he is missing and there is a reward!! I still believe that some nice person picked him up and doesn't know where to
return him since it just doesn't seem like he is in the area where you lost him. Are there any other websites that Baja travelers might frequent?? Ron
and Patty
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by absinvestor
Amy- we didn't find Pickles despite making several stops at 7 different ejidos, three restaurants and speaking to 2 locals walking along the road. I
am happy to report that the word is out in the area that Pickles was last seen. We stopped to talk to a teenager that was walking along the road. We
told him we were looking for a missing dog- we showed him a picture of pickles. our picture did not have his name on it and the teenager said "oh,
that is peeekels- there is a big reward" We also stopped into the Rancho Santa Inez restaurant- on the outside wall there was your flyer with Pickles
picture and reward info in Spanish and English. I have no idea why he hasn't turned up but it sure seems to me that almost everybody in that area
knows what he looks like, knows he is missing and there is a reward!! I still believe that some nice person picked him up and doesn't know where to
return him since it just doesn't seem like he is in the area where you lost him. Are there any other websites that Baja travelers might frequent?? Ron
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You guys are great!
Here are some other Baja message boards found at
http://vivabaja.com/davidsmessage.html >>>
Fred Metcalf's Baja California Travelers Message Board
Baja Nomad Forums
Baja Quest Forums
Vagabundos Discussion Boards
Mexonline Bulletin Board
Baja California (Norte) Ancestry Forum
Baja California Sur Ancestry Forum
Scorpion Bay/ San Juanico Forums
BahiaDeLosAngeles.info Message Board
Baja Bound Forums
The Baja Forum
The Talk Baja Forum
Links to all of the above are in my web site, here:
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Others that I do not have links to in my site include:
Baja.com and Baja.net
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AmyT
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Man! David. You are amazing! I've looked at google maps, but never like that! Thank you for posting those satellite images! It is so vast out there.
Ron and Patty. You are so kind. And how great to know that the locals are aware. I put the flyer up at Sta. Inez a few weeks ago. Glad to hear it's
still there. I pray he is with someone that just doesn't know where he belongs.
I have posts on several of the sites David mentioned, and some not mentioned, but I will definately hit up the ones I've missed. My feeling is if a
grigo had him, the word would somehow get to them, if they were a Baja traveler. But, if a Mexican found him, they may not be aware of these message
boards.
I will just keep trying and hoping and praying.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Amy
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TMW
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Amy I drove thru the area on Thursday morning March 11th and never saw anything. I slowed down to scan both sides of the road from about KM 212 to the
laguna Chapala turn off to Gonzaga at about KM 239 maybe. My guess is maybe someone saw him and stopped and if he was friendly they may have taken him
with them. They may have thought the owner abandoned the dog. Why no contact from the info in the collar I don't know, maybe they couldn't understand
why he would be there otherwise.
[Edited on 3-16-2010 by TW]
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bajafam
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Amy, I'm sorry to see/hear that dear Pickles is still missing  We are heading to
Baja here on Friday, and we will be on the lookout for him. If there are any spots that do not have your posters, I will gladly put some up. I will
print up the photo from here and get the word out to more folks. It's uplifting to hear that so many are aware of your mutt, but a few more won't
hurt, huh?
I only wish your dog was a girl dog, because our mutts would find her in an instant...they have never met a girl dog they didn't love and run for
miles to go and visit Our family's thoughts are with yours.
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AmyT
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Thank you Tw and Baja Fam! I am not giving up. I hope for the same TW. I pray a nice family has him. He is such a special guy. I just kills me this
unfortunate situation we find ourselves in.
Thank you so much for posting more flyers for me Baja Fam! I'm sure that they need replenishing after time. I really don't know what else I can do.
Thank you everyone who has helped. I could not have done this without you!
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AmyT
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It's been a while. I just wanted to bring this back up to the top of the list so the word is still out there.
Our dear Pickle is still missing.
If you or anyone you know has any information, please contact me.
Thank you so much!
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Gypsy Jan
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Good for You, AmyT
I think about you and Pickle and hope for the best. I am glad that you brought the post up again; many Nomads are heading south and if they know,
they might see.
All my best, Gypsy Jan
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Debra
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Amy, just want to let you know that Susana (the dog lady of Bahia) is still looking, and when I ran into her when I first arrived down here she was
passing out flyers all over the village. I pray for a good outcome for you and Pickles.
Mean people suck!
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Debra
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bump
Mean people suck!
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BajaRacer420
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Iam Driving down this weekends so I will definetly keep my eye out for Pickles around the K 224 marker!!! I know its a long shot but my eye will be
open!!! GOOD LUCK
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AmyT
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Thank you Gypsy Jan, Debrah and Susana the dog lady, and BajaRacer420.
I just wish I knew what happened to him...
Thanks for all your hopes and prayers.
Amy
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by AmyT
I just wish I knew what happened to him...
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Just think good thoughts, Amy. That's what I'll do as well.
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I hope your dog finds you soon. There have been some amazing stories of dogs finding their way.
Best wishes,
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When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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Gypsy Jan
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Because You Love
And because love makes you open and vulnerable, sometimes your heart is broken by events of random chance.
I believe that Pickle's spirit is still with you.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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AmyT
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I was just looking at a picture of my sweet Pickle so I thought I'd give this post a bump back to the top of the discussions. Thanks for looking.
Thanks for believing. Thanks Gypsy Jan for your words, Dennis & Windgrrl as well.
~Pickle's Mom
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