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David K
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Military checkpoints will take time for you to clear through, as well... and semi trucker accidents (they drive too fast on curves and almost every
trip on curved areas see one recently rolled off the highway.
Sorry for the extra info., but in your initial post you only said you were meeting up with friends in Cabo and YOU had a reliable SUV... not a thing
about delivering a vehicle that isn't yours. We do hope you have a good time, even if you aren't able to drive in a relaxing mode.
PS You should make sure your name is added to the vehicle's Mexican insurance or if you are getting your own, you might need a notarized permission
slip from the owner that you can use his vehicle in Mexico.
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DanO
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | | Originally posted by Martyman... & some people were so drunk the first time they tell you again. I myself have done it in 5 hours.
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Five hours to get drunk? Amigo, you need stronger booze! |
LMAO!
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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captkw
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Location: el charro b.c.s.
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If your gonna b-tch !!
whining that you have to take a extra minute to read posts !! You sure in hell do not know what your getting into ...LOL your intering Baja time
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Freedro
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajarookie
@ Eric... I'll call you tonight and see if we can arrange something. thankyou for your reply. prob gonna book a room in south SanD tonight. perhaps
you could make your down there?
I'll check this post during my dinner stop. |
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Freedro
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The earlier you can call me, the easier we can make this work. Thanks!
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BajaBlanca
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Freedro - I have sent you a private message called U2U. You will find it near your name.
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Mulegena
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Well, Mr. BajaRookie, I hope you can drive better than you can speedread through our kneejerk unsolicited advice.
Sorry to trouble you with foolish tales out of school . My Bad. They´re only based on 30 years of experience driving this highway, knowing the laws,
speaking the language and living the culture-- in other words being a seasoned traveler.
I was going to invite you to stop by in Mulege, but I´ve decided I don´t want to meet you. You´re attitude isn´t the sort that will serve you well
down here, but what do I know?
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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captkw
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Right ON!!
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MMc
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Give the guy a break! If he chooses not to do it your way, SO WHAT.
He grabs a guide and goes, great. This board is great if you're retired or have 2 weeks to get south. The drive to the tip is 20 to 26 hours.... How
you chose to do it is your choice. I have no problems dead heading it. Sometimes I chose not to spend 6 out of 10 days driving to the tip. So Cal to
Mulege is a long but doable day in my book.
I spend a fair amount of time in Baja, so I drive, dark, light, rain, whatever. I know and except the risk, If you don't like it fine.
I sure his guide knows the risk and will help him get there in one piece. It is his trip not yours. I became a seasoned traveler Baja by doing trip
south starting in the 70's and have made both good and bad calls, all have been learning experiences. Maybe he'll learn also.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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mtgoat666
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give the guy some peace, love and fish tacos!
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MMc
Give the guy a break! If he chooses not to do it your way, SO WHAT.
He grabs a guide and goes, great. This board is great if you're retired or have 2 weeks to get south. The drive to the tip is 20 to 26 hours.... How
you chose to do it is your choice. I have no problems dead heading it. Sometimes I chose not to spend 6 out of 10 days driving to the tip. So Cal to
Mulege is a long but doable day in my book.
I spend a fair amount of time in Baja, so I drive, dark, light, rain, whatever. I know and except the risk, If you don't like it fine.
I sure his guide knows the risk and will help him get there in one piece. It is his trip not yours. I became a seasoned traveler Baja by doing trip
south starting in the 70's and have made both good and bad calls, all have been learning experiences. Maybe he'll learn also. |
but but, thats not the BajaBlowhard way!
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MMc
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^^^^X2^^^^   
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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bajarookie
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jeesh.. sorry if I offended a couple of you. not at all my intentions. all I intended was to find a guide to help out in exchange for a trip on me
down South. I'm fully aware of the potential mistakes I'll certainly make and only I will have to live with those. not anyone else. I'm about as laid
back, open minded and chill as they get. If it takes me a week, it takes me a week...life goes on. I'm just trying to complete a favour for a friend
in the time he'd hoped for.
The fact that a few people got a bee in their bonnet over my reply explains in itself maybe they too need to relax a little.... either way, I
appreciate the people that took the time to send a positive vibe and solid advice. I'm taking none of that for granted and I will pay it forward. For
those that did so, feel free to contact me when/if you're ever on Vancouver Island BC, I'll show you how we like to take life one day at a time and
strum a guitar at the beach fire while sharing tales of good times. (even you Mulegena, although you seem rather quick to judge based on a couple
sentences) that said, I've found that seasoned traveller and it turns out we're both doing each other a favour as he needs cargo delivered... and my
friend in Cabo is well aware that safety comes first. I'll arrive, later and safe is better than not at all.
thanks again everyone!!
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MMc
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Go have fun and enjoy the drive. Baja is waiting, we just wish we were in it more. Go live in the Baja world not cyber. Safe travels...
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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Kgryfon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajarookie
jeesh.. sorry if I offended a couple of you. not at all my intentions. all I intended was to find a guide to help out in exchange for a trip on me
down South. I'm fully aware of the potential mistakes I'll certainly make and only I will have to live with those. not anyone else. I'm about as laid
back, open minded and chill as they get. If it takes me a week, it takes me a week...life goes on. I'm just trying to complete a favour for a friend
in the time he'd hoped for.
The fact that a few people got a bee in their bonnet over my reply explains in itself maybe they too need to relax a little.... either way, I
appreciate the people that took the time to send a positive vibe and solid advice. I'm taking none of that for granted and I will pay it forward. For
those that did so, feel free to contact me when/if you're ever on Vancouver Island BC, I'll show you how we like to take life one day at a time and
strum a guitar at the beach fire while sharing tales of good times. (even you Mulegena, although you seem rather quick to judge based on a couple
sentences) that said, I've found that seasoned traveller and it turns out we're both doing each other a favour as he needs cargo delivered... and my
friend in Cabo is well aware that safety comes first. I'll arrive, later and safe is better than not at all.
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Good for you. Nice reply and godspeed on your travels.
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rts551
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After you wade through the non-relevant BS and the "my way or the highway" stuff you can can get some info and help here. Keep trying. Don't let it
bother you that your not a member of the "club" yet.
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bryanmckenzie
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Posts: 561
Registered: 9-23-2009
Location: 400 Km from Mexico Beach, Florida
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I concur with David K & CaptKW and everyone else. My first trip down the entire peninsula was in 1993. Things happen, including road construction detours or road construction holdups. We took 10 days down, off the beaten path when we could, and 10
days back, spending just 5 in Cabo for fishing, shopping and a shower. That trip started a life-long love affair with this place.
If you want to stop in Rosarito Beach for an hour and chat, I just arrived yesterday. I'm here for three more nights before heading south to almost-La
Paz. You may find me next door to the big Express Tire store/garage at the north end of town about a Km past Walmart in an apartment at Dr. Avila's
office (two doors south). Go in the office and they can show you to apartment #319-B.
My dental work probably won't be complete before 3pm. Then I'll be shopping at the nearby Faramcias (yippie!).
See THIS POST for more details.
[Edited on 2013-10-30 by bryanmckenzie]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.â€
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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captkw
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Registered: 10-19-2010
Location: el charro b.c.s.
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lets see !!
Hola, his second post he ask's more or less about how many days it should take....and many folks chimed in with their opinons and thoughts...no where
did I read "my way or the highway" but folks just trying to get the facts of the road across......... suggestions and personal
experience........myself,,,don't care how fast or long he drives..since I am not on the road right now...but to snap at folks because he has to
read.......is BS.and I AGREE WITH MULAGENEooops ! response !! this board has a lot of seasoned travel folks and can say/give some great advice in
regard to the Baja Hwy..which really isn't a hwy IMO.....K&T
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bajarookie
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just wanna say thanks again... was super smooth sailing. Roads were a little more than narrow no doubt, but I've travelled much worse.. I guess it's
all relevant to your own personal experience. The vehicle is safe and delivered first thing in the AM, and now I kick back and soak up this amazing
land and surf for weeks on end. Ate some authentic food(big plus) as I love to use it as a 'research' excuse for my restaurant. thanks to my ride
along as we both took gained in this last couple days. **freedro knows where to stop, and how to road trip **
p.s. --people are awesome! sometimes you need to give them the benefit of the doubt as tone and situation at present time doesn't come across as
intended on a typed note. For those who got wound up.. sorry bout your luck, thats your battle. For the majority who had great advice and well
wishes.. it will certainly be passed forward as I enjoy the Baja, not only this time, but the many times I'm sure to return.
-p.s.s. .. I'd love to read more notes on some must see's and especially some must eats. Surf's up !!
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajarookie
Surf's up !! |
actually, it ain't!
and without fotos i call double BS!
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