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Fatboy
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Agree with David K, thst message in the sand was FUNNY!!!
Thanks for the Pictures
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DeMinimis
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Thanks. You'd be amazed how long that took with beers in hand. I think it took three beers to complete, but then it was too dark to shoot. Tide came
over it and was still intact the following day.
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David K
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Great to measure work by the number of beers consumed!
"Oh, yah... that there is a 3 Pacifico installation" 
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DeMinimis
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
Those Sportmobiles sure are nice. I almost had one once, but only got the trailer that went along with it.
Great photos, thanks!
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Wanna get rid of the trailer???
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Ken Bondy
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Wonderful photo story DeMinimis!! Please post the rest of the 200.
carpe diem!
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DeMinimis
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The shots are now on my slow lap top. Many of the shots are like this:
and this
Trip had a theme: Glad I Took two Years of Engine Mechanics in high School
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DeMinimis
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Here's a gem I forgot to post.
A nice BLA shot by my buddy:
[Edited on 1-14-2009 by DeMinimis]
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DeMinimis
The shots are now on my slow lap top. Many of the shots are like this:
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Those are the photos for which it is often a good thing that they don't come with sound.
When you can, do post more---fun and not so fun ones.
Diane
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BajaGringo
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Anyone who has spent much time traveling back roads can relate to those "occasional" experiences of breaking down. The first time can be scary but
after you have been through it you learn to prepare and just take it in stride when it happens.
I always say, "what's the worst that could happen"???
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DeMinimis
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Will do. Be warned, some may show my bald spot and/or suggest I have love handles. Nothing like a photo to let you know, its time to cut back on the
fried foods and potato chips.
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DeMinimis
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Here are a couple more. Will have to upload and host some more later. Keep in mind, much of the purpose of this trip was related to the off-raoding
aspect of Baja, specifically, in a Sportsmobile, so, as you have noticed, most every shot has the Sporty in it somewhere. I'm obsessed, but not as
obsessed as these pictures might suggest.
[Edited on 1-14-2009 by DeMinimis]
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DeMinimis
Here's a gem I forgot to post.
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You're right. That is a gem.
'Has the baja mood written all over it.
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DeMinimis
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Shot that one while driving, camera out the window with my left hand. Took maybe ten shots, and only got this one (rough road).
Quiz time: How many different types of cactus are in the above picture??
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | | Originally posted by DeMinimisQuiz time: How many different types of cactus are in the above picture?? |
I only see one. The rest appear to be of the Yucca family.
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David K
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Cardon and Cirio (boojum tree) I can make out and if Ken says the Yucca Tree can't be counted, then I guess not that one!
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Its good that the beach was cleaned up. I thought Beluga was excellent for camping. The showers made up for the condition of the beach.
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Ken-----Have you tried the 3 gal size "sun shower"? It really works well-----I always use one after dark (so I don't offend  ) and with a little "camp suds" you get totally clean. I hang it from a special
hook that sticks up from the roof of my rig, and use a thin rubber mat to stand on so I don't get sandy----3 gals is more than enough to wash hair and
body. When by the sea, you can do this after jumping in the surf, too.
Works for me----(I don need no stinkin "shower house").
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DeMinimis
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I know you asked Ken this, but we bought a single burner Zodi for this trip (approx $100 at Wal-Hell). That worked great. We had a five or six gal
sun shower (the off-brand that they have at Wal-Hell) that never made it out of the box.
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DeMinimis
I know you asked Ken this, but we bought a single burner Zodi for this trip (approx $100 at Wal-Hell). That worked great. We had a five or six gal
sun shower (the off-brand that they have at Wal-Hell) that never made it out of the box. |
I always found the "5 gal." sunshower too bloody awkward and heavy, so am not surprised. The 3 gal. size is ideal, from my perspective. I leave it
full on top of my vehicle all the time while traveling in Baja, in a kitty-litter box which is tied down----when stopped the sun warms it nicely.
I have heard those fancy showers you speak of are really nice, tho. Never tried one.
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DeMinimis
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Ok, let's bury a Zodi review in here: I wasn't sure if I'd like the Zodi or not, but here's a quick run-down on it. Runs on 4 "D" batts and a
disposable bottle of propane. It comes in a small nylon carrying case (that you can actually get everything back into when you are done with it).
The pump is too big to fit into a gerry can's opening, which was a real bummer. We used a large pot. Filled it with ice-cold water, put the pump in,
and put the shower head in the water so the water would recirculate. Started up the pump, then the burner (electric ignition). Didn't take long for
the water in the large pot to start warming. Once it did, then would use the shower as the shower was now heating partially warmed water. I like my
showers hot. Temp did not vary wildly like I expected. The pre-heating the water in the pot is not needed for a nice warm shower. For $100, it
worked great and took care of the shower needs for 4. They have a double burner model, but I can't see why, now that I've used the single burner
model. I've read complaints of whimpy hoses, etc., but all seemed fine to me. Again, if I could change anything, it would be a pump that you can
drop into a gerry can (that and a 12v accessory plug option so as to avoid the 4 "D" batts needed to run the pump and ignition). I plan on installing
a flat plate heater in our van eventually, but the Zodi filled the bill for this trip.
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
.. 3 gals is more than enough to wash hair and body....
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I wish they'd come over and help me with mine.
... I think I've got too much free time this morning.
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