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drarroyo
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LEAVE HER BEHIND!!
hello
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
Waste Vegetable Oil.
tons of it on the road to nowhere..... |
Oh you are one of those??
Well not many trees to HUG in Baja, but plenty of cacti with plenty of pricks
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acadist
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It's all true, stay away
Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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acadist
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Is this selfish of me?
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It's all true, stay away
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Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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Hook
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Now, where's those pics of Juan in his g-string when you need them............
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Now, where's those pics of Juan in his g-string when you need them............ |
How about Juanita......fills your tank with WVO and does your windshield.........
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Packoderm
Threaten to withhold sex. |
Not a good idea. She could turn the table on you.
You gotta think ahead, man!
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wilderone
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Show her the "talk me down" thread.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=50234
[Edited on 1-15-2011 by wilderone]
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goldhuntress
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This may help http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-california-travel/mexico-tra...
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Brian L
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That is a great article!
Brian
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bigzaggin
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Interesting note about that article, it seems to imply (under the Other Travel Tips heading) that possessing small amounts of certain drugs is NOT a
crime in Baja (unless you are driving under their influence). As I understood it, the decriminalization applies solely to Mexican residents which
that article seems to ignore?
Although possession of small quantities of some drugs has been decriminalized, driving 'under the influence' is still an offence and whether or
not you had been using while driving could provide for an extended interruption of your vacation
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BajaBlanca
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For starters, make sure you choose where you are going to take her VERY CAREFULLY.
Planning and making it as close to a vacation and not an adventure - at least the first time - is crucial IMO.
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Rosamunde
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How to convince your wife
My husband and I came here on holiday twelve years go. We live in Europe and came to California one February to escape the cold weather. ..but it was
cold in California ....so we rented a car and travelled as far as the Serenidad in Mulege.
We were told to hurry to San Quintin and from there Baja only got better. We were enchanted. The beach at the old Pinta Hotel, Catavina, the desert,
San Ignacio, Santa Rosalia and then Mulege. When we got here and took in all the local sights we rushed home to raise some money to come back and buy
our home here.
Our eldest daughter and her friends have had several long holidays with us by flying into San Diego and then traveling down on the bus. Another
daughter, her husband and two small children have holidayed with us. Two young Irish nurses travelled down to us by bus. Several friends from
California have stayed with us but many of our American friends have been put off coming in the same way as you.
All I can say is that once you drive down you will be hooked..... And each time will be easier. The scenery changes according to the weather. It is
always interesting and many times is spectacular. We have now travelled the full length of Baja but always love returning to our beautiful home and
garden. Our home here would fetch a million dollars plus back in our home town and the Santa Rosalia Notario who advised us every step of the way over
our purchase was incredibly diligent over our paperwork.
Whether you are just holidaying or retiring here you will find the local people kind, helpful and generous. I feel sure your family will have a great
adventure here. Take note of the Nomads comments they will keep an eye out for you. Enjoy.
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mackconsult
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WVO = Waste Vegatable Oil; I.E. the stuff they cook french fry's in. Its free. This last summer I drove 2k miles to yellowstone and back, never hit
a gas station.
| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
| Quote: | Originally posted by mackconsult
I need to convince my wife that it is safe to drive down to baja for a two week vacation.
We would bring our 10 year old daughter, 5 year old son, and our black lab in the WVO powered sprinter van.
The van is very nicely setup so we can all camp in it.
She thinks that driving down the Baja is dangerous .... how to I convince her that it would not be that bad? |
Tell her if she doesn't go you can stay home and have sixx several times a day for 2 weeks.
Also, what the hell is a WVO |
97 XR600R Honda Dual Sport Motorcycle
98 18\' Avon RIB w/ 90 HP 4 stroke Yamaha
95 TDI Passat VW Wagon
05 2500 140\" sprinter van w/ v3 frybrid kit
08 Laser Pro #194171
Sail Smart, Sail Hard, Then think about Sailing Fast !!!!!
http://www.mackconsult.com/
http://www.coastguardcaptain.com/
http://www.go-sail.org/
Someday I will sell everything, invest in a 50ft sailboat, then turn left at the Columbia River Bar . |
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mackconsult
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On board 24 gallon tank = 500 miles
Capability of bringing 20 5 gallon containers which is 100 gallons = 2k miles
Greasers in san diego to fill us up on the way back.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
You say you have two weeks to spend. Your safety kinda depends on where you spend those two weeks.
Regarding WVO, I'm curious as to how/where you will fill up when the time comes.
P<*)))>{ |
97 XR600R Honda Dual Sport Motorcycle
98 18\' Avon RIB w/ 90 HP 4 stroke Yamaha
95 TDI Passat VW Wagon
05 2500 140\" sprinter van w/ v3 frybrid kit
08 Laser Pro #194171
Sail Smart, Sail Hard, Then think about Sailing Fast !!!!!
http://www.mackconsult.com/
http://www.coastguardcaptain.com/
http://www.go-sail.org/
Someday I will sell everything, invest in a 50ft sailboat, then turn left at the Columbia River Bar . |
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bigzaggin
Interesting note about that article, it seems to imply (under the Other Travel Tips heading) that possessing small amounts of certain drugs is NOT a
crime in Baja (unless you are driving under their influence). As I understood it, the decriminalization applies solely to Mexican residents which
that article seems to ignore?
Although possession of small quantities of some drugs has been decriminalized, driving 'under the influence' is still an offence and whether or
not you had been using while driving could provide for an extended interruption of your vacation |
Tell it to all the guys selling drugs on Medano Beach in Cabo. There's almost as many of them as those selling junk jewelry.
Fact is that you're toast if you're carrying anything trying to cross back into the states. Even those with legally issued medical marijuana cards,
inasmuch as the stuff is still illegal in the eyes of the feds.
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woody with a view
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you are gonna bring 20 - 5 gallon containers of french fry oil? no wonder she doesn't wanna go?
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mackconsult
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They are sturdy containers from work, stack-able, and don't leak or smell at all. She wasn't complaining after 10 days/2k miles during our
yellowstone trip and never hitting a gas station.
Have you ever seen a sprinter van??? I have so much room it isn't even funny any more.
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
you are gonna bring 20 - 5 gallon containers of french fry oil? no wonder she doesn't wanna go? |
[Edited on 1-15-2011 by mackconsult]
97 XR600R Honda Dual Sport Motorcycle
98 18\' Avon RIB w/ 90 HP 4 stroke Yamaha
95 TDI Passat VW Wagon
05 2500 140\" sprinter van w/ v3 frybrid kit
08 Laser Pro #194171
Sail Smart, Sail Hard, Then think about Sailing Fast !!!!!
http://www.mackconsult.com/
http://www.coastguardcaptain.com/
http://www.go-sail.org/
Someday I will sell everything, invest in a 50ft sailboat, then turn left at the Columbia River Bar . |
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Santiago
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mackconsult
I need to convince my wife ...... |
This is not possible. You may get her to ACT like she's convinced, but on deeper inspection you will find it not to be the case. Every time. Soon,
you will come to believe she is correct.
I do not know why this is.
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Spearo
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I'm with you on the used oil but I've never had any problem with the diesel from Pemex. You lose about 1% of you fuel efficiency with every 100# of
weight you're carrying. Pencil it out and I bet you would do better buying your fuel in Baja. Liquid is heavy which is why I buy my beer in easily
transported ballenas!
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