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Bajahowodd
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Wow! You Must Be Tired....
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As much as I travel I have ever been ripped off. Why? Because I don't allow the chance of this happening--ever. Driving a car into Guatemala and
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We all let our guard down occasionally. Who is perfect? Good friend of mine recently put the wrong card in a ATM and ended up taking a cash advance
from his credit card instead of withdrawing cash from his checking account. It cost him $30. This guy is as smart and alert as anyone I know. But
stuff happens.
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DENNIS
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But stuff happens. |
Ohhhh Gawwwwd...don't remind me. An HSBC ATM just robbed me of 122 bucks this morning. I'll have to spend a while talking to my banker in the
Philippines tomorrow.
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krafty
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do they typically go thru all suitcases, purses, etc? We are making our first trip down manana and now I'm nervous.........
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by krafty
do they typically go thru all suitcases, purses, etc? We are making our first trip down manana and now I'm nervous......... |
They've never gone through my purse. Oh...yeah....I don't have one.
Don't be nervous. It's all simple. Just don't pack all of your jewels on top. 
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bajalorena
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I have always taken my purse out of the vehicle with me, and no one has ever asked to look in it.
If someone wants to inspect a suitcase, be right there with them. There is nothing unreasonable in watching your effects.
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Russ
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I appreciate all your comments.
I did see it going down but it has been so long and I was distracted that at the time it just didn't register although I have a vivid picture, in my
mind, of it happening. The only other stops were in Santa Rosalia 3:30am for gas, one attendant and he was with me the whole time, and San Ignacio,
passed trough, no check. This happened about 8am during their morning formation. I did have my wallet on me. This was a "day planner" zippered type
book they opened and just took the BofA cash type envelop with dollars and a few thousand in pesos I didn't want in my wallet making it fat and
showy.
David I tried the address you posted and it says it's under construction. If you happen to contact him would you tell him about this post and maybe he
could U2U me. I'm not trying to recover the cash which there is no way to identify but to inform the commander of the bad situation under his command.
These guys knew exactly what they were doing. Very nice young men.
I do hold myself responsible for providing the opportunity to a few kids who knew how to take advantage of a fat chance. I also realize, as I'm sure
they do, When they get caught they will pay a very high price.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by krafty
do they typically go thru all suitcases, purses, etc? We are making our first trip down manana and now I'm nervous......... |
yup you need to leave your vibrating toys at home
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Russ
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desertcpl Don't let my stupidity cause undo worry. That certainly isn't my intention. Just a heads up and reminder to take sensible precautions.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by krafty
do they typically go thru all suitcases, purses, etc? We are making our first trip down manana and now I'm nervous......... |
No need to be nervous. My experience has been that it is rare for these guys to really sift through suitcases. Most often, there is usually only one
person, sometimes two, that will actually look inside your vehicle. These "kids" are usually the nicest people in the world.
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krafty
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dang, desertcpl, we're on vacation, for cryin' out loud..... you are taking the
fun out of it
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desertcpl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by krafty
dang, desertcpl, we're on vacation, for cryin' out loud..... you are taking the
fun out of it |
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Woooosh
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um- yeah. You see your photo? 
\"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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SoCal-Bob
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
um- yeah. You see your photo? |
nope. i'm an idiot. serves me right for trying to be funny.
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You really should have no problem ---just be polite, friendly, helpful and keep your eyes open.
But if you do have a problem, just follow the instructions on the sign.
[Edited on 11-29-2010 by DianaT]
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bajafam
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I am super naive when it comes to these checkpoints....every time we've had to get out, one of the military personnel hands me my purse and/or wallet
as he starts to look through the car. This has happened every. single. time. when I fail to grab it myself. Maybe that's why I always forget to take
it.
Sorry Russ, there's always a bad apple. It sucks that he turned up at your checkpoint 
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there is always the chance one will be caught off guard and for sure that will be the time one is ripped off. Les always keeps an eye on things much
more carefully than I. I leave my purse inside altho I zip it up, no one has ever handed it to me and it has only been searched once. Les does take
the camera out.
Remember the couple who had been to Baja over 25 years and they got taken at the parking lot at Home Depot. Someone slashed the tire - hubbyw ent to
fix it - Mexican comes and tells her to go see hubby due to tire problem and zappo. Money and ALL DOCUMENTS stolen. So mean !
Diane, since we are thinking of driving allthe way to Guatemala, can you tell the story of the stolen truck ????
Russ, I would go back and tell the story to the comandante. I bet you anything he takes it to heart and does something about it to avoid it in the
future. Sorry this happened to you and thanks so much for sharing. Like I said, it is easy to get lax when nothing happens for years ...
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David I tried the address you posted and it says it's under construction. |
Russ, David gave you his email address to use - and it's a working address.
You went to the website www.bajacactus.com where it says under construction.
Two different things. Please email Antonio at the address David posted. That's all David can do as well.
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Russ...I feel for ya...but I have minimized those moments of letting my guard down.
One thing I do now to avoid having to endure these potential issues at checkpoints and border crossings is I keep checklists of what I need to be
aware of or how I prepare myself and vehicle when I cross north-to-south, south-to-north, and stopping at checkpoints. I may do these things very
infrequently so now I keep these lists on my computer and refer to them B4 I undertake the trip.
For example...crossing north-to-south
1. Keep relevant documents in plastic bag in glove box to show inspectors.
2. Put money and ID cards in money belt and wear if I have to get out of car.
3. Empty all door pockets of high $ items and stock with magazines.
4. Put out carpets in trailer for inspectors to walk on while inspecting.
5. Make sure portable gas cans are empty B4 crossing.
6. Check trailer refer doors are locked after inspectors are done.
7. Remove any high $ items from trailer that inspectors may take.
8. Lock rear truck compartment and trailer doors B4 departing from home.
8. Remove sunglasses while talking to inspectors.
I have other lists I use for different situations to stay "one step ahead" of the situation.
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Russ
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Thanks, That worked. Sent him a note.
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
| Quote: | Originally posted by Russ
David I tried the address you posted and it says it's under construction. |
Russ, David gave you his email address to use - and it's a working address.
You went to the website www.bajacactus.com where it says under construction.
Two different things. Please email Antonio at the address David posted. That's all David can do as well.
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[Edited on 11-29-2010 by Russ]
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Diane, since we are thinking of driving allthe way to Guatemala, can you tell the story of the stolen truck ????
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posted by lizard lips, not diane
Bob Durrell
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