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Author: Subject: Los Barriles to Boise... Ouch!
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[*] posted on 5-25-2006 at 02:28 PM
Yeah, give it a rest you guys!!


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I have travelled from Victoria, BC, Canada to Baja Sur every winter for the last five and mostly on my own. Also some trips previous to that with family. It has always been a terrific adventure, and I have never had any problems with "The Boys". They have always been courteous, friendly, and respectful. Except a few years ago when one of them wanted a hug. He was not insistant though, and was easily put off.

If they must enter the camper to check things out I make sure I go with them to prevent any light fingerness. And I always have hidden away a Playboy magazine so that if I am in a hurry and they decide to give me the thorough "Rip everything apart" check, I will give them the Playboy. I have had that same magazine for years now and never had reason to give it to them. These guys are out there in that hot desert, in the middle of nowhere usually, at the age where their testosterone is raging!! Heh! Heh! they'll stop anything for a Playboy. It is even a bigger treat for them because they cannot buy a Playboy in Mexico.

Hey, let's face it they are just kids. I do often hand them out lollipops and they are always grateful. I like to see if I can get them to smile or better still laugh. It isn't too hard. I guess I just feel sorry for them out there. I have two sons of my own so perhaps I relate to these "Kids" differently than some tourists might. And I think that's it, ya know, it's the attitude you put to them.

Anyways that's my two cents on the matter.

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[*] posted on 5-25-2006 at 03:43 PM


I have noticed when I'm traveling with wife and 2 daughters(both blonde)that they always seem more interested and always try to strike up conversations with us....only problem being that with our little knowledge of espanol and their little knowledge of english it gets a little confusing sometimes...but overall theyre usually pretty mellow



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