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Woooosh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
Okay okay I get your point. But I would use them in Colorado if I thought I might possibly be in danger and by doing so would lessen that danger.
That is all I was asking. I understand that most the trouble is in the border towns, I do get that. And I also get that driving through detroit is
probably more dangerous.
I consider being somewhat cautious a little different than being paranoid.
[Edited on 2-25-2009 by TheColoradoDude]
[Edited on 2-25-2009 by TheColoradoDude] |
I'm a lot more afraid of an unemployed car worker freezing his wazoo off in Detroit than I am a TJ taco vendor. Way more.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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CaboRon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
Not one of your better plans... |
Also, I believe this will invalidate your insurance coverage whether US or Mex.
CaboRon
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
I also have some in Ensenada that could possiby get me some Mexico plates for the trip.
Any thoughts?
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ColoradoDude, I can hook you up. I know a guy who can get legal Mexican plates, registration-soup to nuts. Cost is $1,800. Two things: The car can
never cross back into the U.S. and...you won't be driving it no more.
Let me know if I can be of service. 
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TheColoradoDude
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You all do not seem to get the very point I was trying to make in the first place. You all seem to laugh off murder/beheading/kidnapping/rape, but I
take that seriously. The plate deal question was only to see if some people were doing that to come across less conspicuous. A simple, "No man, you
don't want to do that would have sufficed. Or " No man, you definately do not want to do that because ........" I understand that the media has made
it worse than it is but your answer is "well if your that concerned, you might have well just stay put in the good ole U S of A".
I have traveled through main land several times and through Baja once a few weeks ago and never ever would have thought of doing such a thing.
The only reason I though of it was because of the new travel warning saying that some vehicles from the US have been targeted.
Anyway, I actually would appreciate if this thread was just deleted. I am heading down soon and I have decided to just paint my vehicle the colors of
the Mexican Flag and I should be all good.
Peace, Love, and Marlin Tacos!
[Edited on 2-25-2009 by TheColoradoDude]
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BajaGringo
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No waaaaaeeeeyyyyy Deeeuuuuwwwddd.
Not a good plan.
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
You all seem to laugh off murder/beheading/kidnapping/rape, but I take that seriously. |
Then why come? If I took it seriously I wouldn't be here.
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CaboRon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishbuck
| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
You all have this all entirely wrong. I did not post this to try to get away with anything, I just merely asked if people do that? Apparently they
don't. When I sift through threads that talk about getting a beater car to drive across the border to not draw attention, well I start thinking of
ways to not draw attention to myself as well. |
Ya, we all have beater cars with Mexican license plates that we keep in Tijuana or Ensenada. We dye our hair dark and grow mustaches too. And don't
forget to wear a sombero and a pancho. |
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Mango
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Seriously, don't do it man!
If you really want to blend in.. take the bus. 
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mango
Seriously, don't do it man!
If you really want to blend in.. take the bus. |
But if you take the bus make sure to bring a live chicken and hold it on your lap the whole way. And pull your sombero down over you face.
That way no one will know you are from Colorado.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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ckiefer
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishbuck
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mango
Seriously, don't do it man!
If you really want to blend in.. take the bus. |
But if you take the bus make sure to bring a live chicken and hold it on your lap the whole way. And pull your sombero down over you face.
That way no one will know you are from Colorado. |
Love the chicken and sombrero idea, but being from Colorado that white skin will give him away! Better grab a pair of gloves just in case.
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Mulegena
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
You all do not seem to get the very point I was trying to make in the first place... A simple, "No man, you don't want to do that would have
sufficed... Anyway... I am heading down soon and I have decided to just paint my vehicle the colors of the Mexican Flag and I should be all good.
Peace, Love, and Marlin Tacos!
[Edited on 2-25-2009 by TheColoradoDude] |
You're a newbie on the board and "The Boys" were just having a bit of sport with you as well as giving advice which, I concur is, "ColoDude, dontcha
even think about it!"... er, that is in reference to the fake Mexican plates. Painting yer car and wearing a sombrero-- now that's just stylish!
Thanks for throwing it back at us.
Well, Colorado Dude, welcome to The Nomad and thanks for some fun reading everyone.
[Edited on 2-26-2009 by Mulegena]
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BajaBruno
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Newbie or not, the board has been rather rude to this gentleman and we should pause for a little self reflection as to the purpose of this board.
If this board was created to help Baja travelers appreciate the wonders of this fine piece of real estate, and not, as some would think, as a private
sandbox for the oldest and not necessarily the wisest members, then we have an obligation to answer questions and provide support, even to those
questions which may seem naive to the experienced Baja hand.
I am all in favor of a little fun, but one does not use the same strain of humor with strangers that one can with intimates. To do so is insulting,
and even on the internet, there is no excuse for such behavior--and certainly not on a board committed to comraderie.
Reflect dear Nomads, and consider repentance to this well-meaning fellow and his perhaps imperfectly phrased question.
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBruno
Newbie or not, the board has been rather rude to this gentleman and we should pause for a little self reflection as to the purpose of this board.
If this board was created to help Baja travelers appreciate the wonders of this fine piece of real estate, and not, as some would think, as a private
sandbox for the oldest and not necessarily the wisest members, then we have an obligation to answer questions and provide support, even to those
questions which may seem naive to the experienced Baja hand.
I am all in favor of a little fun, but one does not use the same strain of humor with strangers that one can with intimates. To do so is insulting,
and even on the internet, there is no excuse for such behavior--and certainly not on a board committed to comraderie.
Reflect dear Nomads, and consider repentance to this well-meaning fellow and his perhaps imperfectly phrased question. |
I agree!
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bajaguy
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Colorado Dude
This post was on another Nomads thread.....they are checking:
San Ignacio Military Checkpoint
was HELL today. We came southbound from Ensenada. There were maybe 10 vehicles ahead of us....not moving. Everyone was out of their vehicle. It's hot
and humid at 4:00 p.m. We wait and wait. Two cars move on and we move up 10 feet.
We finally realize they are inspecting every vehicle and every occupant is being removed from the vehicle and "interviewed" by the Ministerial Police.
We (and everone else) had to produce photo ID, car registration, be fingerprinted, photographed and all your info info entered into their computer
with their one finger typing (so "processing" on person took about 10 minutes). It took us 1 hour and 10 minutes to get through there. They checked
VINS, etc. Interesting...and of course, great for tourism.
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fdt
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBruno
Reflect dear Nomads, and consider repentance to this well-meaning fellow and his perhaps imperfectly phrased question. |
A well informed Baja California traveler is a smart Baja California traveler!
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBruno
Newbie or not, the board has been rather rude to this gentleman and we should pause for a little self reflection as to the purpose of this board.
If this board was created to help Baja travelers appreciate the wonders of this fine piece of real estate, and not, as some would think, as a private
sandbox for the oldest and not necessarily the wisest members, then we have an obligation to answer questions and provide support, even to those
questions which may seem naive to the experienced Baja hand.
I am all in favor of a little fun, but one does not use the same strain of humor with strangers that one can with intimates. To do so is insulting,
and even on the internet, there is no excuse for such behavior--and certainly not on a board committed to comraderie.
Reflect dear Nomads, and consider repentance to this well-meaning fellow and his perhaps imperfectly phrased question. |
So does this mean no sombrero?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Mango
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I still stand by my advice to take the bus. Fishbuck added some extra insight.
Seriously though. In your car it is hard to "blend in". I'd shoot for blending in when you can. Most locals almost always wear pants unless they
are swimming or in a panga.
It's "disrespectful" to enter a church or mission with shorts or flip flops on. They are OK at the beach; but, you will stand out anywhere else
wearing them. I also prefer a button down shirt in town as it is a little more formal and gains more respect with the elders. Also, wear plain
non-flashy shoes.
In Mexico I never wear T-shirts with logos, watches, jewelery, and I cut off all the English worded labels on my plain looking travel bags, etc.
Basically, I go generic and try never to use English in public. It keeps everyone guessing where I'm from and its a fun game. Usually people think
I'm German, French, Canadian, etc.. (This trick does not work as well in Baja as it does in the Mainland.. but its still fun. I've even had people
ask me if I was Mexican!)
I agree some people here at Baja Nomads can be a little tough; but, we're a lot nicer than a solder with an M-16 after he finds a gringo driving a car
with fake plates. Lot's of different personalities and views here. Thats ok.. that's how the world is.
Fishbuck, my advice - Leave the chicken at home, take an oldschool 3rd class bus with a luggage rack, and climb up top with the locals and share some
tequila as you dodge tree branches. It's good fun.
I really wish every bus had a luggage rack on top.
BTW - Welcome to Baja Nomads TheColoradoDude!
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ckiefer
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I've been repenting and reflecting but still don't see anything posted here as being unusually harsh. Perhaps I just ignore what others don't. What
makes this board so great compared with in person confrontations is that you CAN ignore. To your defense I did see, in another thread, where you
could have arrived at the plate swap idea though. I've made similar mistakes posting questions early on and got blasted, but then soon discovered the
U2U art form and decided it's all in good fun. Think of it as being the new kid on the block. The kids who have lived here longer may take their
shots, others will scold them for their unkind remarks. Meanwhile, you're out on the road having a blast posting about your travels and they'll always
find someone else to pick on.
Here's a HOT TIP for ya: If you're traveling all the way down the Baja past La Paz you may want to ditch the long pants and button down shirts for
those flip flops, t-shirts and shorts. You'll be much cooler.
By the way, we're still waiting for that picture of your dog, your neighbor's dog, anybody's dog!
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Bajahowodd
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I'm just a tad late, but if the dude is that paranoid about traveling in Mexico, I should think he would be better off staying home.
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TheColoradoDude
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Here is a Baja Dog.
[Edited on 2-27-2009 by TheColoradoDude]
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