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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 03:51 PM
Safety? Noise?


I have been hearing some horror stories about kidnappings.

Although less horrible, I have also heard that the area can be very noisy. I especially hate boom cars, but they seem to be everywhere.
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 03:52 PM


What area???



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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 03:53 PM


you cant hear the cars over the barking dogs! kidnapping is routine.
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 03:59 PM


I really appreciate a nice quiet kid napping. Yep...I do.
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 04:01 PM


Walter?? Wake up Walter. You're having a bad dream. Everything will be alright.
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 04:03 PM


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Originally posted by walterbyrd
I have been hearing some horror stories about kidnappings.

Although less horrible, I have also heard that the area can be very noisy. I especially hate boom cars, but they seem to be everywhere.





Not to be sarcastic, but I don't think you are kidnap worthy....although ymmv

Loud noise??????.......depends on where you are and when.




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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 04:14 PM


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Originally posted by walterbyrd
I have been hearing some horror stories about kidnappings.

Although less horrible, I have also heard that the area can be very noisy. I especially hate boom cars, but they seem to be everywhere.


after you have been kidnapped a few times, you'll find the experience less stressful, perhaps even enjoyable.

as you age and loose hearing, the noise becomes quite tolerable. do you like accordian music? eventually you will!

[Edited on 3-1-2013 by mtgoat666]
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 04:26 PM


Baja, kidnap me... PLEASE!



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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 04:55 PM


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Walter?? Wake up Walter. You're having a bad dream. Everything will be alright.



Welcome to the boards Walter:lol::lol::lol:




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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 04:59 PM


walterbyrd, I think you worry too much.:o
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 05:17 PM


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walterbyrd, I think you worry too much.:o


Well...I think Walter is doing something too much.....that's for sure.:lol:
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 05:24 PM


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Originally posted by mtgoat666
Quote:
Originally posted by walterbyrd
I have been hearing some horror stories about kidnappings.

Although less horrible, I have also heard that the area can be very noisy. I especially hate boom cars, but they seem to be everywhere.


after you have been kidnapped a few times, you'll find the experience less stressful, perhaps even enjoyable.

as you age and loose hearing, the noise becomes quite tolerable. do you like accordian music? eventually you will!

[Edited on 3-1-2013 by mtgoat666]


Now that right there, is FUNNY!:lol:
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[*] posted on 3-1-2013 at 06:10 PM


Walterbyrd, I just returned from San Felipe last week, I felt more safe and welcome south the border than I did in several places in California, just my opinion. JH
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[*] posted on 3-2-2013 at 12:44 AM


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What area???


DK makes a good point here as to many posts on this board: Please put more information into the SUBJECT HEADING!!!!!!! Not everyone has all night to scroll thru the postings...better information right up front will yield better results (and I especially mean this as an animal lover when people put lost dog postings...say when and where!!!).
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[*] posted on 3-2-2013 at 07:00 AM
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In Baja I've never seen a severed head left out in the street past noon, and the really heavy gunfire is mostly way after dark.

I've lived in a lot of places, none less dangerous than Baja.




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[*] posted on 3-2-2013 at 07:14 AM


It's been over 2 weeks since I've seen a body hanging from a bridge, I think the drug war is over...



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[*] posted on 3-2-2013 at 05:47 PM


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I have been hearing some horror stories about kidnappings.

Although less horrible, I have also heard that the area can be very noisy. I especially hate boom cars, but they seem to be everywhere.





Not to be sarcastic, but I don't think you are kidnap worthy....although ymmv

Loud noise??????.......depends on where you are and when.



I think you may be right. I have heard that kidnappers prefer college students who have wealthy parents. Nobody is going to pay big money for me, I just hope the kidnappers know that.
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[*] posted on 3-2-2013 at 05:51 PM


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What area???



North west, to north central Baja.

I don't know exactly. I am thinking of moving to Baja, but right now I am in very early stages of research.

I have heard news stories of hotels, and resorts, in the Baja losing money because tourists are afraid of kidnappers.
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[*] posted on 3-2-2013 at 06:15 PM


We live in La Paz and I have been up and down this penninsula for 14 years, I have never heard of a problem on the penninsula! I have family that has lived here for 23 years and they have never felt the least bit threatened! It might be more about how you proceive yourself. Do you see your self as a victim? Or as someone that can see trouble coming and avoid it? There is the same kind of property problems down here as there is anywhere in the states, but it seems to be less here than there. Scams are not nation specific, they happen all over!!

Just come on down and find out yourself!!! If it is not a fit then go to Panama or somewhere you do fit. You gotta get here to figure it out though. Research the people that live here, not the reports from people that have never crossed the border!!!

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[*] posted on 3-2-2013 at 06:38 PM


I have heard stories....... Come on down. Amigo. God, I love Nomads, even Goat . You're Killin me.. or is that the wrong thing to say here?!:lol: Shat, I was afraid in my old neighborhood! Love Neebies! Welcome Walter. Thick skin?:rolleyes: You can't do this online, friend. Tio
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