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David K
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I am wondering why not leave it at an RV Park and arrange for long term rental of the space there? Too late for svanhinsbergh, but for others? I
remember Mike Humfreville's motorhome abandonment story at Cataviña...
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svanhinsbergh
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He knew about the sad situation I was in which partially involved finances. He was completely IT literate . He initially sent a couple of emails. He
had 3 contact numbers . He knew he could call Collect. I realise something out of the ordinary could have happened. I tend to always think the best of
people...ergo my trust in him. Had I had more time I would obviously have not done something so drastic.
I merely thought someone might have seen RV as it was in a very noticeable position somewhere in Santa Rosalia.
I appreciate your observations.
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svanhinsbergh
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How did the rose ever open its heart
and give to this world all of its beauty?
It felt the encouragement of light against it's being,
otherwise we all remain too frightened.
I realise also that this gentleman got lucky and maybe that was how it was meant to be.
A lady alone with a 24 hour deadline - not easy.
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Kell-Baja
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I Tend to agree
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
Am I the only one who thinks the guy to whom the property was entrusted may be completely innocent? Circumstances can change dramatically in six
years. The guy may even be dead. So unless there was some reasonable way for him to call Great Britain, I don't see how the "aggrieved" party could
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Pescador
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| Quote: | Originally posted by svanhinsbergh
He knew about the sad situation I was in which partially involved finances. He was completely IT literate . He initially sent a couple of emails. He
had 3 contact numbers . He knew he could call Collect. I realise something out of the ordinary could have happened. I tend to always think the best of
people...ergo my trust in him. Had I had more time I would obviously have not done something so drastic.
I merely thought someone might have seen RV as it was in a very noticeable position somewhere in Santa Rosalia.
I appreciate your observations. |
I thought I had followed this story but now the motorhome ends up in Santa Rosalia. Prey tell, how did it get from San Jose del Cabo to Santa
Rosalia. I did not think anything that I had seen in this area was even related but now I am not so sure.
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ligui
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6 years and a new city , is this a april fools joke ? *ell if i couldn't come to pay the rent for parking in someones yard, i'd give it to them.
 ligui
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DENNIS
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Good eye, Pescador. This whole thing needs to be run through Smell Check.
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svanhinsbergh
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Not Santa Rosalia. Forget name of the little village on the way to the Airport at San Jose.
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svanhinsbergh
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I realise I have inspired some rather offensive replies to my misfortune. It seems that I am perceived as gullible and stupid. This man was using and
living in my beautiful RV. It was a fair exchange. Why would I pay him rent. I hope none of the cynical Nomad participants find themselves in
comprable circumstances, having shown so little sympathy for me.
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DENNIS
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Perhaps the man knew the unwritten rules of life. That being, Noblesse Oblige has a shelf life of two years, no more. Forever Grateful wears thin
over time and beautiful RVs gather dirt as the value diminishes. He may have done you a favor by disposing of your property before it became a
worthless eyesore.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
What's your purpose here? |
Indeed.
Your request was unusual to unreal. Thanks for understanding our apprehensions. They weren't born of meanness.
[Edited on 4-6-2008 by DENNIS]
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Phil S
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You "certain" Nomads "always" respond the same way. Always!!!!!!!
Now I read this as someone who was asking us for some help. Seems "those" get a little nasty on weekends, more so than on the weekdays.?????????
I think that if someone in the San Jose del Cabo area has the time to U2U him, and ask for the name, they could check some of the "galleries" around
the area and see if someone recognizes the name. Perhaps they if they speak Spanish, could check the local police office. Perhaps a full description
of the motorhome, with license plate numbers for us. I don't think the fellow 'ran off' with the motorhome. Perhaps some circumstances he had no
control over, cause him to quit contacting the owner. Who knows. But I would think that 'svan' might be a little emotionable after all these years.
AND, perhaps he just discovered our site, and thought perhaps this is a way of getting some help for him. And if I were in San Jose, I'd bust my butt
to see what I could find out for him. I think you all might be surprised what will come out of this.
[Edited on 4-6-2008 by Phil S]
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surfer jim
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Notice that those on the attack have offered NOTHING in the way of assistance to answer the origional question.....
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Diver
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When someone tells you a joke, aren't you are supposed to laugh !?
Not meanness just good humour.
Someone is this thread is a fool; question is who ?
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svanhinsbergh
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PHilS,
Finally someone with compassion and a lack of cynicism. Yes you are right that I did not in any way intend to malign the young man. I am sure he did
and remains to have good intentions, as I had let him live in it indefinitely. Having spent the years 1989-1996 in this area, I realise how difficult
communication can be. Possibly he got locked out of his Hotmail account AND lost my telephone number and address. Stranger things have been known to
happen. The only reason I mentioned his name was not to get him in to trouble in any way, but maybe naively thought it might help in locating and
contacting him.
Obviously I do not want to involve the police.
Surfer Jim was so perceptive to notice that: "those on the attack have offered NOTHING in the way of assistance to answer the origional question..."
I really merely thought it was worth another try. I used this forum before. I hope to come back to the Baja to live in a couple of years, and I am for
ever the eternal optimist ( I even tried to see it on Google Earth). This optimism undoubtedly allowed me to trust in human nature and I will continue
to do so. In no way do I feel bitter just very sad.
Susie
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svanhinsbergh
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Better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by svanhinsbergh
Better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. |
About time to "get born again"
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pacificobob
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another "groupthink" attack
attacks on forum "outsiders" such as this one are just the thing that has me wondering why i have this site bookmarked. i follow several forums, and
have never seen such a group so ready to pounce.....its an unfortunate reflection on the many thoughtful and helpful members of this forum. the guy
with the question about the motorhome seems like a guy just looking for helpful suggestions.
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motoged
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PB,
This forum is a Love-In compared to a forum I came across preparing for a few weeks in the Zihuatanejo area....two webmasters involved in law-suits
(double-breasted w/ pinstripes by the sounds of it) have a running battle, posters lobbing grenades at each other, and with regulars who are WAY more
opinionated than some on this Forum (hard to believe....but true:lol
I quite enjoy this forum....informative and entertaining without being too abusive....
Just looking in....
Don't believe everything you think....
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pescador
I thought I had followed this story but now the motorhome ends up in Santa Rosalia. Prey tell, how did it get from San Jose del Cabo to Santa
Rosalia. I did not think anything that I had seen in this area was even related but now I am not so sure. |
Fisherman, there were these two golden retrievers in a truck who when they were stolen turned out to be labradors... excuse me I maybe trapped in the
"you may not believe this tale of woe" deja vu.
The motorhome is probably right where it was last, six years ago, in an unmarked, unnamed, nondescript location occupied by who knows who. It may
take someone (no names mentioned) to go there, assuming their past financial situation has become less dire, today.
Moral of the story - The *************** who takes care of themselves. (imagine what could be written where the stars appear)
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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