| Pages:
1
2
3
4 |
Bajaboy
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4375
Registered: 10-9-2003
Location: Bahia Asuncion, BCS, Mexico
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
He probably didn't face it towards the ocean as it blows hard most of the time from the ocean...a function of practicality I suppose.
|
No, it does NOT blow HARD MOST of the time---we live even closer to the ocean than this house. Gees
Most afternoons there is wind in Bahia Asuncion, and yes sometimes it is enough to blow sand around----even in town. In fact, sometimes it is blowing
harder on the other side of the hill where your house is and the dirt and dust from the dirt roads is flying around. But usually, especially in the
summer months when it hot, we are apt to get more afternoon breeze or wind which keeps us cooler.
During the few windy months and at some other times, it is apt to blow all day long, but usually, it is the afternoons.
The house would look quite unusual if it was oriented toward the ocean and not the street. Yes, if a gringo had designed and built it, it would be
different---that is the way it is.
Yes, our house is oriented toward the ocean because the local who was going to buy this house had Armando build it that way---and then Laurieboats and
husband had there home next to ours built oriented toward the ocean, and someday the street will be behind us----
If the wind blew hard most of the time, no one would be able to go fishing ever----so why would there be THREE SEPARATE licensed
fishing operations in town. Juan and Shari's, Victor at the Hotel Verduzco, and Manuel in front of the California Fishing Co-op. Difficult to to
fish in hard blowing wind.
[Edited on 10-18-2009 by DianaT] |
Wow-where did that rant come from? I only stated the obvious. But you are the resident know-it-all....
|
|
|
woody with a view
PITA Nomad
Posts: 15939
Registered: 11-8-2004
Location: Looking at the Coronado Islands
Member Is Offline
Mood: Everchangin'
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Kinda of funny he didn't face it toward the ocean. The shingles on the front are installed wrong. |
valley metal is hard to come by in baja!
|
|
|
DianaT
Select Nomad
Posts: 10020
Registered: 12-17-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
He probably didn't face it towards the ocean as it blows hard most of the time from the ocean...a function of practicality I suppose.
|
No, it does NOT blow HARD MOST of the time---we live even closer to the ocean than this house. Gees
Most afternoons there is wind in Bahia Asuncion, and yes sometimes it is enough to blow sand around----even in town. In fact, sometimes it is blowing
harder on the other side of the hill where your house is and the dirt and dust from the dirt roads is flying around. But usually, especially in the
summer months when it hot, we are apt to get more afternoon breeze or wind which keeps us cooler.
During the few windy months and at some other times, it is apt to blow all day long, but usually, it is the afternoons.
The house would look quite unusual if it was oriented toward the ocean and not the street. Yes, if a gringo had designed and built it, it would be
different---that is the way it is.
Yes, our house is oriented toward the ocean because the local who was going to buy this house had Armando build it that way---and then Laurieboats and
husband had there home next to ours built oriented toward the ocean, and someday the street will be behind us----
If the wind blew hard most of the time, no one would be able to go fishing ever----so why would there be THREE SEPARATE licensed
fishing operations in town. Juan and Shari's, Victor at the Hotel Verduzco, and Manuel in front of the California Fishing Co-op. Difficult to to
fish in hard blowing wind.
[Edited on 10-18-2009 by DianaT] |
Wow-where did that rant come from? I only stated the obvious. But you are the resident know-it-all.... |
Resident know-it-all? Interesting that you call it the obvious----is it the obvious? Did we miss something? Does the wind blow hard most of the
time around here? Is that the obvious reason he oriented the house toward the street?
I guess I owe you an apology since you just stated the obvious. Guess you seem to know what and why --- if it is obvious, it must be true. 
|
|
|
capt. mike
Elite Nomad
Posts: 8085
Registered: 11-26-2002
Location: Bat Cave
Member Is Offline
Mood: Sling time!
|
|
for my money i'd want to view the water and could give a rip about some occasional wind. All the more reason to get some wind generators going.
the only way to correct the judgment call of the builder is to create a view deck at the rear.
still a great price i'd think especially if you could negotiate some finish work to be thrown in for a fast cash close.
anything more on that plane theft??
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
www.facebook.com/michael.l.goering |
|
|
DianaT
Select Nomad
Posts: 10020
Registered: 12-17-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
for my money i'd want to view the water and could give a rip about some occasional wind. All the more reason to get some wind generators going.
the only way to correct the judgment call of the builder is to create a view deck at the rear.
still a great price i'd think especially if you could negotiate some finish work to be thrown in for a fast cash close.
anything more on that plane theft?? |
This would probably be a good place to have wind powered generators---should work well.
Have not asked nor heard anymore about the plane---maybe Shai has?
|
|
|
805gregg
Super Nomad
Posts: 1344
Registered: 5-21-2006
Location: Ojai, Ca
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
He probably didn't face it towards the ocean as it blows hard most of the time from the ocean...a function of practicality I suppose. [/quote
If it blows hard most of the time, maybe that's not a good location. |
|
|
|
TheColoradoDude
Nomad
Posts: 287
Registered: 2-10-2009
Location: Colorado/San Carlos, Sonora
Member Is Offline
Mood: Paz, Amor, y Tacos de Pescado
|
|
Waking up from a nice sleep and then taking a short walk to catch yellow tail from the shore , then walking back a short distance to prepare your
hamachi and crack open a pacifico from your refridgerator is a pretty darn good location. 
|
|
|
Diver
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4729
Registered: 11-15-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
Waking up from a nice sleep and then taking a short walk to catch yellow tail from the shore , then walking back a short distance to prepare your
hamachi and crack open a pacifico from your refridgerator is a pretty darn good location. |
Shhh, don't confuse them.
.
|
|
|
805gregg
Super Nomad
Posts: 1344
Registered: 5-21-2006
Location: Ojai, Ca
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Kinda of funny he didn't face it toward the ocean. The shingles on the front are installed wrong. |
valley metal is hard to come by in baja! |
No need for valley metal, but the shingles should parallel the ridge. No big deal it probably doesn't rain that much, it just stands out to a 40 year
roofer. But I would definitely face it toward the ocean. You know if there was a good point break right there, the house would sell for alot more.
|
|
|
Diver
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4729
Registered: 11-15-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
You guys sure are hard to please.
Builders build houses on lots which are bordered by streets.
Houses are normally built to face the street.
This is what Armando did.
The rear of the house will be more private and could have a nice patio facing the water.
Now, about the point break; you'll just have to go see for yourself; or not.
The ocean view is amazing from this area of town and there is a swim/surf beach about 300 yards away.
.
|
|
|
Bajahowodd
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9274
Registered: 12-15-2008
Location: Disneyland Adjacent and anywhere in Baja
Member Is Offline
|
|
Don't know if this thread needs to dig into architectural issues. Fact is that Asuncion is among a vast amount of territory in and about the Vizcaino
Plain. It is flat. The vegetation remains very low to the ground. There is a persistent Northwesterly wind off the Pacific. It is not an environment
that would seduce everyone. The tradeoff is that there is fabulous fishing. And the locals, who have adapted to the environment, are great people. In
my opinion, it's just about what floats your boat. People love Vegas. People love Phoenix. People love Santa Fe. It's all about what you feel inside.
|
|
|
alafrontera
Nomad
Posts: 143
Registered: 11-4-2009
Location: San Diego
Member Is Offline
|
|
There appears to be a back door so a nice deck/ patio facing the water would be preferable to me, I'm fine with the front facing the street. The tile
job does bug me but that's what 30 years in construction will do to you 
So, I'm curious/ interested but totally ignorant about the area. Nearest airport with service from TJ via Volaris? Good fishing is probably my
highest priority but of course safety/ security are important too.
Now about that 50/50 offer ? 
low lattitude attitude
|
|
|
mulegemichael
Super Nomad
Posts: 2310
Registered: 12-24-2007
Location: sequim,wa. and mulege
Member Is Offline
Mood: up on step
|
|
diana...we will be there tomorrow and would like to tour the house...we will be staying in shari and juans beachhouse...will get in around midday or
so..thanks
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
|
|
|
DianaT
Select Nomad
Posts: 10020
Registered: 12-17-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by alafrontera
There appears to be a back door so a nice deck/ patio facing the water would be preferable to me, I'm fine with the front facing the street. The tile
job does bug me but that's what 30 years in construction will do to you
So, I'm curious/ interested but totally ignorant about the area. Nearest airport with service from TJ via Volaris? Good fishing is probably my
highest priority but of course safety/ security are important too.
Now about that 50/50 offer ? |
Anyone who has been in construction in the states well, as we told our son, when he comes down to our place he needs to bite his tongue and not look.
Airport? There is a dirt airstrip outside of town, and yes recently much to the dismay of the entire village, a plane was stolen---it was Mexican
plane, the hospital plane. But last month another private plane was there for a couple of days and one of his local friends told us that he was able
to have the police and local marines trade off in guarding the plane---don't know all the details, but it sounds like you are more interested in
commercial airlines.
Closest commercial airport in Loreto and I do not know who flies into there, and while I do not know the exact miles it is not close. Bahia Asuncion
is about 70 miles off the main highway===turn off is at Vizcaino. All is paved, except about the last 8 miles which will be paved----paved, but
potholes are a continual problem.
It is one of the safest areas around. The fishing is great during certain times of the years---right now is the best fishing, and probably the worst
is during the windy months of March, April.
Before considering buying anything, I very much suggest that someone visit the town. As one pointed out, it is not for everyone. There are some
people who come to check it out and can't wait to leave---then there are those of us who really love the entire area.
Now, if a deck was built outback, one could spy on Diver when he is in town--just to make sure he stays out of trouble.
|
|
|
DianaT
Select Nomad
Posts: 10020
Registered: 12-17-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegemichael
diana...we will be there tomorrow and would like to tour the house...we will be staying in shari and juans beachhouse...will get in around midday or
so..thanks |
I wish we were still there, really wish we were still there, but we had to return to deal with some concerns with John's 91 year old mother.
But, if you speak some Spanish, you can ask Yoli or Victor (Victor speaks a little English) at the Verduzco Hotel to find Armando for you---it is
easier than finding his office. Or if you do not speak Spanish, drive straight on the main street and shortly before the high school, there is the
Ultramarinos, San Diego that is owned by Armando's nephew. His name is Jesus Manual and he speaks English fairly well.
Or directions to his office and lumber yard are as follows---take the main street to the split by the statue of the fisherman---where the Floriani
grocery store is. Go left as if driving out to the point. His office is a block after the road jogs----his wife also has a baby clothing store
there.
Sorry we are going to miss you there---maybe next time.
Diane
|
|
|
mulegemichael
Super Nomad
Posts: 2310
Registered: 12-24-2007
Location: sequim,wa. and mulege
Member Is Offline
Mood: up on step
|
|
thanks diana...i speak fluent spanglish so no problema...looking forward to checking this little casa out
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
|
|
|
DianaT
Select Nomad
Posts: 10020
Registered: 12-17-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegemichael
thanks diana...i speak fluent spanglish so no problema...looking forward to checking this little casa out |
Bueno----tell Armando hello from us.
And have a great time in Asuncion
|
|
|
alafrontera
Nomad
Posts: 143
Registered: 11-4-2009
Location: San Diego
Member Is Offline
|
|
Thanks for the info Diana, I did some research, too much travel time for me
Just for the record I'm used to turd world living (oops, third world ), spent 12 years in the Caribbean.
If you guys think Baja is barren go spend some time on Anguilla 
low lattitude attitude
|
|
|
capt. mike
Elite Nomad
Posts: 8085
Registered: 11-26-2002
Location: Bat Cave
Member Is Offline
Mood: Sling time!
|
|
"But last month another private plane was there for a couple of days and one of his local friends told us that he was able to have the police and
local marines trade off in guarding the plane---don't know all the details"
any way to find out what they paid??
would $10 a day get it done?
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
www.facebook.com/michael.l.goering |
|
|
DianaT
Select Nomad
Posts: 10020
Registered: 12-17-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
"But last month another private plane was there for a couple of days and one of his local friends told us that he was able to have the police and
local marines trade off in guarding the plane---don't know all the details"
any way to find out what they paid??
would $10 a day get it done? |
Mike, I am not there right now or I would ask for you. I should have asked more questions, but we were getting ready to leave when our visitors
came. Maybe Shari can find out.
|
|
|
| Pages:
1
2
3
4 |
![[*]](images/xmbforum/default_icon.gif){kind=icon}
