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Poll: What do Baja Nomads do for a living?
Retired --- 69 (33.82%)
Sales (insurance, retail, etc.) --- 15 (7.35%)
Technician (electronics, chemical, etc.) --- 7 (3.43%)
Architect --- 2 (0.98%)
Service (plumbing, heating, electric,...) --- 5 (2.45%)
Landscape industry --- 5 (2.45%)
Construction (building, grading, etc.) --- 18 (8.82%)
Government (post office, bureaucrat) --- 5 (2.45%)
Educator --- 10 (4.9%)
Police/Fire --- 9 (4.41%)
Medical --- 5 (2.45%)
Professional (pilot, sports, law) --- 13 (6.37%)
Food industry (grocer, cook, waitress) --- 4 (1.96%)
Farmer --- 3 (1.47%)
Other --- 34 (16.67%)

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[*] posted on 2-20-2008 at 10:06 PM


Hi Boise, Idaho realtor/broker. After six years in Baja, my husband and I are back in Idaho - Star (where the real estate bubble burst the worst!) - husband is counselor in rescue mission, I'm an office manager in a community health center - using Spanish daily. Oh to be back in Baja where life was sane!!!
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[*] posted on 2-20-2008 at 10:08 PM
Heavy Equipment Operator


I work the Weet utilities division,that includes new water lines,sewer lines,storm drains,sewer plans, I have been doing this for 12 years for a company name TC construction base in Santee Ca .Also like David K , when it rains i speend my days browsing the board.



Here is my work horse,is a 2000 938 G CATERPILLAR front loader,thats the reason of my handle B^J^C^T.

Rear 938G.JPG - 49kB




BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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[*] posted on 2-20-2008 at 10:19 PM


We are a General contracting business specializing in custom residential remodeling, second floor additions, custom homes.

We work 1 project start to finish and I am hands on daily on phases of the project or management.

Started business in 1989

Leslie is retired from corporate America 5 years ago and now runs the office and does a little small business accounting for clients and taxes a couple days a week for H&R Block.

Plan on starting to semi retire soon.

Interested in any openings out there that will provide enough income to keep modest bills paid and allow us to hang out on beach somewhere and wax our surfboards or wet a line. :yes:




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[*] posted on 2-20-2008 at 10:21 PM


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As little as possible? I work for Boeing in Long Beach.
Ah ha! So it's YER FAULT it's referred to as the Lazy B!!;D Dang Fishbuck, there's a chance we've talked....I was with BCS for 18 years....Facsimile Administrator for the entire company out of Bellevue for 10 of those years. Traded that BCS for a better one!:tumble:
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[*] posted on 2-20-2008 at 10:31 PM


I teach tool use (wood, metal, computer) to students from grade 7 to grade 12 in a small school (enrollment approx. 100) and will do so for a few more years.





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[*] posted on 2-20-2008 at 11:53 PM
I wish I was retired


I work for a plumbing Co. in Prescott Valley Az. It is snowing right now but I work rain or snow
DanD:(
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 12:09 AM


Retired Senior Buyer from UC San Diego Medical Center (almost 20 years).... formerly a Criminal Investigator for the Dept of Justice (DEA) in Miami. What a great life I've had. Now working part time as a courier driver. Love it. No stress anymore.
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amir
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 12:11 AM


Adjusting subluxated vertebrae is my passion, and I hope I never retire.
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 06:27 AM


I'm a retired US Army/Army Reserve Captain, and also retired from Law Enforcement after 34 years. The last 24 of those years with the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety. Got out in March of 2005 as a Lieutenant. Now consulting with the US Dept of Justice in Nevada.

bajablonde is a Contracting/Purchasing Officer for the State of Nevada.

July 3, 2010 and we are both done!!!!!!




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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 07:40 AM


BB (Before Baja) I was a community manager and my husband a real estate broker. Now, I teach English privately part time and my husband is a sales rep for Vista Properties in El Centenario. We love our lives here and are incredibly happy!
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 07:43 AM


hey Airmech - is that a bellanca viking , your avatar?
where is it parked?
nice planes, one of my friends in the flyin sams has one, 300 HP and fast!

you should try and make to BBP whales I or II or both next month. there will be so many planes at serenidad over 2 weekends that you can make enough fixing the enevitable problems that crop up to pay for your stay!

not retired, waiting on the cycle's 2009 swing!
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 07:49 AM


I'm a roofing contractor, in the trade for over 40 years. Our house will be paid off this year, retirement shortly after.
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 07:54 AM


Wildlife Biologist for a state agency.........

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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 08:06 AM


TV station Chief Engineer. 38 years in broadcasting. Retiring Sept 1, 2008 and moving back to San Diego. Wife is retired dental assistant.
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shari
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 08:15 AM


rocket scientist......ummm....well, maybe NOT...excellent mom/wife/amiga.....retired dancer/teacher/whale researcher/child care worker/waitress/canadian

I laughed when I saw this post because in baja, it is considered rude to ask someone what they do...it just isn't one of the questions they ask...it's none of their business and they do not judge you on your occupation....very interesting as it is one of the first questions we ask new aquaintances.




for info & pics of our little paradise & whale watching info
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https://www.whalemagictours.com/
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 08:22 AM


I am an assistant principal at a high school and my wife is a firefighter/emt. We are anxiously awaiting spring break from school so we can head to baja.



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BMG
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 08:39 AM


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Originally posted by shari
it is considered rude to ask someone what they do...it just isn't one of the questions they ask...


Reminds me of something a friend from Texas once told me.

"Never ask anyone where they're from. If they're from Texas, they'll tell you. If they aren't, you don't want to embarrass them."




I think the world is run by C- students.
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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 08:47 AM


Just filed Papers for a Second Term as Alderman of Timber Creek Village,a Class B Muni. 8 miles South of Amarillo, Texas.

Short Resume
Hobo, Cowboy,Logger, Truck Driver, Tow-Bar Jockey
Korean Veteran-Flight Engineer PBY6A
Campus Policeman-House Detective
Special Investigator State of Calif. DMV
Private Investigator- State of Nevada
Aviation Accident Investigator
Snap- On Tool Dealer
Owner Ranchosonrisa SA de CV
Rental Property Investor

38 Years on the Sea of Cortez/Loreto Baja Sur while engaged in the above Occupations.

Life is Great- Only will be 77 years young in May. Go! Adventure!!

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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 08:57 AM


Going through life trying to generate the most possible funds with the least possible effort. Wife and kids not recommended.
Apparently didn't succeed, cause I'm still trying to make ends meet.




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[*] posted on 2-21-2008 at 09:01 AM


In warm weather, I'm an irrigation contractor.. in cold weather, I daydream and travel to warm places. Next trip to Baja : Feb 29th...
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