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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 08:09 AM


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I was answering Captkw in general terms as to why SOME people like to travel in groups... wasn't specific about your business.

I wish more would like to go to Baja that way... then I could have a job, as I love showing Baja off... and have led daily group trips in the past...


Roger that, David. Wanna come Tailgun next year?

BTW: We're stuck in San Marcos for a few days after Feb 8, Want to get together for a drink?




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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 08:42 AM


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I was answering Captkw in general terms as to why SOME people like to travel in groups... wasn't specific about your business.

I wish more would like to go to Baja that way... then I could have a job, as I love showing Baja off... and have led daily group trips in the past...


Roger that, David. Wanna come Tailgun next year?

BTW: We're stuck in San Marcos for a few days after Feb 8, Want to get together for a drink?


Sure... Last time we hooked up was at Viva Baja Cactus in November, 2006... Then there was that time we passed you guys south of El Rosario waving and honking... but you didn't see us...

Baja Angel works in San Marcos and I will work all over the county when there is some... I do have an estimate today, wish me luck!




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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 08:45 AM


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thank's david k, you a wealth of info and kind thought's,,could not remember his last name and it,s a easy one at that!!!!


Thanks for that!

Graham's web site is http://www.grahammackintosh.com

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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 08:53 AM


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David: Of course not!!Nobody here is scared. It's the social situation they enjoy. Last nite we had Spaghetti, Caesar salad, Chicken Marsala, and Italian music on the beach with a fab sunset - followed by Dave's fireworks display. What a social group we got!!!

Captkw: You would be very hard pressed to find anyone who knows more about Baja, top to bottom, than me, except maybe John Smith from Baja Winters Caravans. Our groups constantly hear single travellers saying, "Where was that exciting place you went? I missed it."

Don't knock ANYTHING if you haven't tried it!


I was answering Captkw in general terms as to why SOME people like to travel in groups... wasn't specific about your business.

I wish more would like to go to Baja that way... then I could have a job, as I love showing Baja off... and have led daily group trips in the past...


Did I hear wagon master?

David...I am rounding up some folks and their wagons to do a 10-12 day trip into the Pacific side. what you charge for being the lead?


I would have to do it for 'fun' because I do not have an FM-3 work visa (required for any 'work', including voluntary)! Thanks for asking... u2u me the locations you are interested in and I will help with maps, road log, sites along the way to see, etc.

[note: if the 7 Sisters, then an okay from Woody will be needed, since he owns the area :light::lol::smug: ]




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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 04:36 PM


just saw a caravan...20 dove's coming up the driveway whew!!!:lol:
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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 10:01 PM


and just before ......another caravan...of dove's coming back the total opisite dir
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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 10:11 PM


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never understud that caravan gig,,,,why in the hell would you want go anywhere, with alot of people that know nothing about a place,,all at the same time,,,sorry, but if you consider that to be traveling,well its not,,it,s following the guy in front of you


I must agree with you. But, as David K says, some folks like to travel this way. For me, I would not enjoy a caravan.... can't see well and you are taking in the exhaust from the rig in front of you. You have no freedom to stop at places you see along the way if the caravan doesn't stop, etc.

But, I'm sure this works for others, just not us. We like adventure on our own during our travels.

Same goes for cruises... don't like'm at all.


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[*] posted on 2-1-2011 at 10:15 PM


I've made many camping trips solo and a couple with a group, I've made many solo flying trips throughout Baja and several with a group.....it's all good. I enjoy being by myself most times but I have to admit that some of the most memorable times were with a group of like minded people having fun.

Why such a "tude" cap?.....dt




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[*] posted on 2-2-2011 at 07:34 AM


dtbushpilot,,,sorry,,I recently lost grand ma, and my dog,,and this ........nevermind,,,, I will watch the "tude" thank's for calling on it.....realitly check
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[*] posted on 2-6-2011 at 12:05 PM


watch out los barriles,, huge, disgusting caravan just pulled in and of cousre is blocking traffic!!!
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[*] posted on 2-6-2011 at 01:46 PM


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watch out los barriles,, huge, disgusting caravan just pulled in and of cousre is blocking traffic!!!


Do you somehow enhance your enjoyment of the Baja experience by trashing the way others choose to experience it? Thankfully most Nomads don't feel the same way. It was suggested previously in this thread that you lighten up, and you seemed to agree to a "tude" adjustment as influenced by the passing of your dog and grandma . What is it this time?
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[*] posted on 2-6-2011 at 02:39 PM


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watch out los barriles,, huge, disgusting caravan just pulled in and of cousre is blocking traffic!!!


Do you somehow enhance your enjoyment of the Baja experience by trashing the way others choose to experience it? Thankfully most Nomads don't feel the same way. It was suggested previously in this thread that you lighten up, and you seemed to agree to a "tude" adjustment as influenced by the passing of your dog and grandma . What is it this time?


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[*] posted on 2-25-2011 at 02:56 PM


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Baja and Back Caravan heading north again from Tecolote. 7 days to San Diego. Only 10 of us this time.

Toot yer horn & wave (not THAT finger)


I'm guessing it'll be down somewhere around Guerrero Negro. When you see Marlon Brando and his minions all bearing down on you, try not to panic. <g>



I'm guessing you were ahead of the schedule I expected. Betcha we passed in El Rosario on the 5th. Pretty much the only significant caravan we encountered. And yes, some of you were waving.




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[*] posted on 3-24-2011 at 06:38 PM


[Edited on 3-25-2011 by mcfez]



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[*] posted on 3-24-2011 at 06:58 PM


my only b-tch with caravans is, when i wanna get on down the road, I WANNA GET ON DOWN THE ROAD!....and if the caravans would leave enough room for me to hopscotch on down their little party it would be fine...but a lot of the time it's like they group so tightly together one can't pass in the best of conditions...there should be some "caravan etiquette" rules that should be adhered to so we have lots of satisfied travelers...caravans and bicycle riders have both tested me in the past...but...i'm a patient man...ask my wife.



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[*] posted on 3-27-2011 at 02:45 PM


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[Edited on 3-27-2011 by beddows]

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[*] posted on 3-27-2011 at 03:14 PM


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Beddows....would you start a new thread with this info? It's kind of buried in this one.


I totally agree!




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[*] posted on 3-27-2011 at 04:16 PM


I took mine down as well. Beddows felt them premature. Perhaps you and Bob might do the same and we'll all know soon enough.
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[*] posted on 3-27-2011 at 04:35 PM


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I took mine down as well. Beddows felt them premature. Perhaps you and Bob might do the same and we'll all know soon enough.


For what it's worth, any idea why folks go in and edit out their content, instead of just deleting their post?:?:
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[*] posted on 3-27-2011 at 04:52 PM


To confuse and mystify....
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