Janzie
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Sunday afternoon driving
10 or so years ago when visiting my brother on the mainland, he warned that it was a good idea not to drive on Sunday afternoon because that was party
time for the locals, and one was likely to encounter an impaired driver or two. Does anyone know if this is still the case? Perhaps it is just in
inhabited areas - villages, towns, cities?
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Did my drive north on a Sunday 4 weeks ago, and can note this aspect: Early day, up until noonish the highways are smooth sailing. Lots of folks
sleeping in, sleeping it off, or in church. Great time to make miles. I think the borrachos would be later in the day if at all, but had no
problems. Afternoon was busy traffic as usual, more and more newer, faster POV's passing that HAVE to be first. Sundays? Not a problem IMHO.
Oh yeah, the only drawback was Tecate crossing, 1 hr. 40 min. waiting in line (except if you were on a motorcycle, they'd butt right up to the front
and the army guys just let em through  )
[Edited on 2-23-2014 by bajabuddha]
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Nope.....they are all at COSTCO or Wal-Mart.
Best time to drive around Ensenada or go shopping is on a Sunday before 10AM
| Quote: | Originally posted by Janzie
10 or so years ago when visiting my brother on the mainland, he warned that it was a good idea not to drive on Sunday afternoon because that was party
time for the locals, and one was likely to encounter an impaired driver or two. Does anyone know if this is still the case? Perhaps it is just in
inhabited areas - villages, towns, cities? |
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"The best defense is a good offense."
Toss back a six-pak before you drive anywhere. 
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"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Janzie
he warned that it was a good idea not to drive on Sunday afternoon because that was party time for the |
That has always been my experience, I'm generally in
San Felipe during the warmer months, Mexicali locals,
due to the high temps flock to SF, they head home on
Sun., after staying all day, many drinking way in excess,
not that I haven't been there myself
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This is strictly my observation, but the all-night parties here in Bahia Asuncion seem to often be Sunday night into Monday morning. Seems odd in a
working town. Maybe I just got here at a time when that was happening and it is unusual.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
This is strictly my observation, but the all-night parties here in Bahia Asuncion seem to often be Sunday night into Monday morning. Seems odd in a
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Mexicans in Mexico, being a devout Catholic country at times like this, observe the weekly ritual of San Lunes which precludes all excuses and
explanations for not showing up for work on Monday.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Janzie
"one was likely to encounter an impaired driver or two." |
I think he got that backwards. He should have
said that one might encounter a driver or two who are not impaired. Drinking and
driving on Sundays in Mexico is the national sport.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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I would say Sunday driving is just fine. Most are in church or sleeping in. Sunday nights gets a little crazy after 9ish due to the fact that many
parties and other social functions are at night due to the cool evenings......
Just beware of the drivers in San Diego 
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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The SCORE San Felipe 250 Off Road Race is next Saturday... things will be busy on Hwy 5 and 3, and at the border on Sunday PM!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
"The best defense is a good offense."
Toss back a six-pak before you drive anywhere.
SALUD |
Remember when drinking and driving was an Olympic sport?
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Lesee,
0200 on an Easter Sunday morning, on a heavily traveled mountain road in dense fog.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Martyman
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
"The best defense is a good offense."
Toss back a six-pak before you drive anywhere.
SALUD |
Remember when drinking and driving was an Olympic sport? |
in Washington it's an Olympia sport.
Bob Durrell
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
I would say Sunday driving is just fine. Most are in church or sleeping in. Sunday nights gets a little crazy after 9ish due to the fact that many
parties and other social functions are at night due to the cool evenings......
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Not true. Most workers are paid on Saturday after a half days work, then a large percentage of them
commence to drinking and don't stop until some time in la madrugada on Monday morning before they show up (or not) for work. It's been my experience
that going to church on Sundays is mostly for women while the husbands are drinking. Never plan anything important for San Lunes and you will save
yourself much grief.
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Sunday morning driving through San Quintin was the happiest drive through that stretch of my memory (which ain't much these daze). Even Ensenada
mid-day was somewhat do-able, but busy as usual, lighter but not by much. I'm southbound and plan on one day being a Sunday.
Wish me buena suerte.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
I would say Sunday driving is just fine. Most are in church or sleeping in. Sunday nights gets a little crazy after 9ish due to the fact that many
parties and other social functions are at night due to the cool evenings......
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Not true. Most workers are paid on Saturday after a half days work, then a large percentage of them
commence to drinking and don't stop until some time in la madrugada on Monday morning before they show up (or not) for work. It's been my experience
that going to church on Sundays is mostly for women while the husbands are drinking. Never plan anything important for San Lunes and you will save
yourself much grief. |
"generally speaking, they are friendly and hospitable, scrupulously honest, not too
addicted to hard work, better educated than the average mexican, intensely patriotic, and fond of music and fiestas. like most mexicans they are
easily angered but quick to forgive, strongly individualistic and proud,completely unperturbed by physical hardship, with little or no resistance to
alcohol, and with a constant and overwhelming interest in the oposite sex. The men love to fight when inebriated, but as they go unarmed no one is
seriously hurt.
(from the lower california guidebook) 1956
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
I would say Sunday driving is just fine. Most are in church or sleeping in. Sunday nights gets a little crazy after 9ish due to the fact that many
parties and other social functions are at night due to the cool evenings......
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Not true. Most workers are paid on Saturday after a half days work, then a large percentage of them
commence to drinking and don't stop until some time in la madrugada on Monday morning before they show up (or not) for work. It's been my experience
that going to church on Sundays is mostly for women while the husbands are drinking. Never plan anything important for San Lunes and you will save
yourself much grief. |
Not true says you :-) It's very true....well....for the last 30 years that I have been going to Mainland and the Baja.
What is NOT true is this quote of yours:
"then a large percentage of them commence to drinking and don't stop"
Wow! This is your viewpoint of the hard workers of Mexico? Wow!
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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