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[*] posted on 9-22-2008 at 03:50 PM


"not having to use Viagra"

Skeet's, your missing the point. That's the best time to use it is when you don't need it.:cool:




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[*] posted on 9-22-2008 at 04:59 PM


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Mike, BajaNomad.com is not a financial powerhouse... It is Doug's hobby and thanks to Doug keeping it online, thousands of people have had a place to go to read or see more Baja.

Because of Nomad and the people here, there have been great contributions to Mexican charities.

I think Nomad is worth keeping on the Internet, and I want Doug to not have to struggle with a decision between keeping Nomad online or food for his family. I only suggested an occaisional donation from those who appreciate the site and maybe don't buy BajaBound insurance or buy from the Tienda Baja Nomad or click on the ads by Google. I suggest no pressure, no pointing fingers...

"if i had to pay to use this forum i'd be enjoying my time elsewhere."

Are you serious? You don't get cigars for free do you?

You suggest people pay Baja Bush Pilots just to read their forum, even if they are not pilots...

I just don't believe in 'welfair' if one is able to contribute to a site they use and enjoy. There is no free lunch, someone, somewhere pays for all of this.


[Edited on 9-22-2008 by David K]


dk,
Businesses that rely on donations are usually non-profits -- and make disclosure of finacial operations. Why would someone donate to an organization that doesn't have open books?
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[*] posted on 9-23-2008 at 10:38 PM


I would kick in - because I like this forum - In spite of all you old geezers on it. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:



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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 07:23 AM


Thanks for the chuckle, Neal. :lol:



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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 07:31 AM


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I would kick in - because I like this forum - In spite of all you old geezers on it. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:


Me too, Neal. Gladly!!! :yes:
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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 05:35 PM


Nomads... the mailing address if anyone would wish to give a gratuity (tip) to Baja Nomad to help him keep this site on the Internet... if you find the inforamation to be valuable... a little reward for his efforts... it is right here: http://www.bajanomad.com/contact.htm



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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 05:44 PM


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dk,
Businesses that rely on donations are usually non-profits -- and make disclosure of finacial operations. Why would someone donate to an organization that doesn't have open books?


DK,

There appears to be a huge capacity on the board to provide for condescending remarks and lack of spelling, punctuation and grammar skills. It certainly does have its upside!




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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 06:13 PM


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All good thoughts Osprey ! :yes:


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And Mike, I guess I'd have to say that I would be willing, if requested, to pay some nominal fee ($25) for annual access to this board. I normally do have to pay something for my entertainment and this board is more than that to me. :light::rolleyes::lol:


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I would second that same motion (or e-motion), :bounce:however, Doug still hasn't sent me the stuff I ordered several weeks ago


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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 08:36 PM


Just how old do you have to be to be an old geezer? Or is it like a vehicle not the year it was made but the roads it was driven down?
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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 08:45 PM


When I was a young man I was prematurely dirty. Now that my hair is gray, I have finally grown into it. Geezer? Wahl..........I'm not sayin'. :):cool:



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[*] posted on 9-24-2008 at 10:31 PM


"geezer"-------synonym "gummer"-----

"gee" from the latin word meaning "gazillion"------

and "zer" from the German slang for "years" -------

Put them together and you have the definition of "geezer".

Taken as a group, it is generally accepted that "geezers" rule!!!!

Taken individually, a "geezer" is a prince to be honored and respected, and sometimes given alms too.

Therefore, I expect no more irreverance directed towards "geezers" on this board.

Agreed???
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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 12:55 AM


I heard viagra can cause blindness.I am waitng till they realease the statictics to where it also causes deafness.Then I'll take it like pacifico lol
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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 07:20 AM


" the mailing address if anyone would wish to give a gratuity (tip) to Baja Nomad to help him keep this site on the Internet... if you find the inforamation to be valuable... a little reward for his efforts... it is right here: http://www.bajanomad.com/contact.htm "

funny thing is i have not seen anything from the man himself stating he is in financial trouble or needs to solicit donations to keep this web site intact.
wouldn't he be more vocal here if he intended to ask for and accept contributions? without that validity i read any cheerleading on this subject to be preaching to a choir and simple fawning.
come on Sr. Means....say it ain't so!

but hey..send in the money, it's the American way....or is that the United Way?...one of the Ways...:lol::lol::lol:




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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 07:44 AM


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I heard viagra can cause blindness.I am waitng till they realease the statictics to where it also causes deafness.Then I'll take it like pacifico lol


I've always been blessed with perfect vision but during my last aviation medical I was told that I needed glasses......small price to pay..:bounce::bounce:....dt
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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 08:29 AM


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but hey..send in the money, it's the American way....or is that the United Way?...one of the Ways...and Means....



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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 09:18 AM


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" the mailing address if anyone would wish to give a gratuity (tip) to Baja Nomad to help him keep this site on the Internet... if you find the inforamation to be valuable... a little reward for his efforts... it is right here: http://www.bajanomad.com/contact.htm "

funny thing is i have not seen anything from the man himself stating he is in financial trouble or needs to solicit donations to keep this web site intact.
wouldn't he be more vocal here if he intended to ask for and accept contributions? without that validity i read any cheerleading on this subject to be preaching to a choir and simple fawning.
come on Sr. Means....say it ain't so!

but hey..send in the money, it's the American way....or is that the United Way?...one of the Ways...:lol::lol::lol:


Hmmmm... Baja Bush Pilots requires $49/ year just to look at their message board even if you never post there. Last time I looked Capt. Mike, you are one of the top posters here on Nomad... yet, you stated earlier that if Doug actually did what Bush Pilots has done, you would leave... ?

Sure, BBP (Baja Bush Pilots) is the ultimate source for flying info... But BN (Baja Nomad) is the ultimate source for most all other Baja info. When you fly to Baja, you do other things when you get there... Baja Nomad is the place to learn about all those other things!

Doug is a very modest man, and doesn't toot his own horn, yet does a lot of work to promote Baja via this web site... I (on the other hand) get very excited about Baja and enjoy sharing my excitement with others and that includes promoting web sites, books, and activities that would be of interest to people who also get excited about the peninsula. Because of my excitement (call it 'big mouth' if you want) and what I do, a lot of people have discovered new things about Baja, have got to meet each other, have started activities to help the people of Baja, and have joined Baja Nomad.

Silence doesn't go very far in getting the word out... What is it you call your Baja plane, 'Screaming Airlines'? After I flew with you in 2001, I posted photos, made a web page and talked positive about the experience. I wanted you to always be available to offer flights to Baja... the more it pays the better the odds are you will continue to do it.

You guys want XXXXL Nomad tee shirts and other stuff and Doug would like to provide it, however he refuses to accept orders until he has product in stock... I have suggested he take orders (like other companies do) and ship in 30-45 days, etc. (once they have funds to buy the items to sell you).

Despite what you think Mike, the income from this site is pretty small and not enough to allow Doug to do all the stuff he would like to or stock all the odd and jumbo size shirts many are waiting for.

Is $25-$50 per year so hard to do for all the fun and info. Baja Nomad provides? The cost of one meal at a restaurant... one meal vs. 365 days of Baja on the Internet!?

I want Doug to have lots of reasons to keep Nomad alive and well... getting a financial 'thank you' is a pretty good reason... It is why we who work go to our jobs when we would rather go to Baja... right?




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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 09:32 AM


XXXXL???

no wonder he takes so long. do the chinese even make XXXXL?




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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 03:53 PM


Woody, it was a way of my humoring the situation on the shirts... Doug has shirts in stock, but not the really big ones or kiddy sizes... The size comment was not targeting Capt. Mike... I am quite a bit oversize myself (darn that good Baja food and beer) and have moved up to XXL (my God!).

Really, I am going to reverse that trend... I am, I am, I am!!! :lol:




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[*] posted on 9-25-2008 at 04:40 PM


Lot's of ways to support Doug. I personally like hosting my websites on his servers. Did so for many years. I even bought hosting accounts and never used them.

I had to move my big site off his server because the web person i was working with gave me a package deal I could not refuse....felt terrible about it but Doug was very gracious about the whole thing.

I am sure i will be using his services again in the near future.

Good way to support a fellow nomad, support their private enterprises. the whole buy local concept.




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