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Bajahowodd
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Vados!
Over the years, gradually, they have dealt with some of the most hazardous vados along highway one. Not there aren't many more to watch out for. I was
wondering about one area in particular and whether anything has been done. In El Rosario, just beyond the curve. I recall there being a wall of muddy
water flowing across the road. Any update on that one?
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Thanks for the insight on how it works around Rosarito and TJ, down here for the winter we were kinda wondering how things drain as have not seen much
in the way of flood control and/or catchment basins
We will keep warm and dry..
About our only problem going into the storm, the refrigerator just went out.. The wife is moving frozen tamales (yeah Woody I know), burritos and
other stuff to our neighbors until we can get another one in..
Cooking up a whole lot of stuff today.. will be an interesting day or two or three on the menu around our the house.. last night; shrimp c-cktails,
streak sandwiches, and Green tamales...
But good
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OH THE HUMANITY!!!!! take care of them tamales!!!
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Woooosh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Thanks for the insight on how it works around Rosarito and TJ, down here for the winter we were kinda wondering how things drain as have not seen much
in the way of flood control and/or catchment basins
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OH THE HUMANITY!!!!! take care of them tamales!!! |
Wessongroup: That's because in central Rosarito there are no storm drains or underground water conduits. ALL the water runs down the public streets
and works its way to the ocean. Once the water level rises, the sewer systems also shut down and "bubble up" through the manholes. Both the rainwater
and "chocolate water" then mix and run down the streets to the ocean. (the last storm we even had the orange fat from the Carnitas Michoacan
restaurant floating by).
It's gross. If you have dogs- make sure you get the chocolate water off of them before they re-enter the house. We trained our dogs to stop inside
the front gate for a fresh water hosing off.
\"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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wilderone
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Re eastern Sierra Nevada: "Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow (even at relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet),
even a moderately warm storm event would cause very serious flooding"
This is what happened in Jan. 2007. three snowstorms, dumping 6 ft. of snow, and then a warm rain. The rain adds to the heaviness of the snow - it
broke my roof rafters; this storm phenemenon washed away a part of Hwy 395 near Walker, bowled over hundreds of pine trees, changed the course of the
Walker River; swept away the hotel that was once on its banks; you can see the water line 60 feet up the adjacent bluff where water coursed through.
If this is worse than Jan. 2007, it will indeed, be historical.
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
Re eastern Sierra Nevada: "Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow (even at relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet),
even a moderately warm storm event would cause very serious flooding"
This is what happened in Jan. 2007. three snowstorms, dumping 6 ft. of snow, and then a warm rain. The rain adds to the heaviness of the snow - it
broke my roof rafters; this storm phenemenon washed away a part of Hwy 395 near Walker, bowled over hundreds of pine trees, changed the course of the
Walker River; swept away the hotel that was once on its banks; you can see the water line 60 feet up the adjacent bluff where water coursed through.
If this is worse than Jan. 2007, it will indeed, be historical. |
That event happened in 1997 and was monumental taking out 8 miles of road through the Walker River Canyon along 395 from just north of the turnoff to
Sonora Pass to the town of Walker.
I attended a prebid for the Caltrans Project that rebuilt the road.
That was a freak occurance that I hope doesn't repeat!
Ken
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Pompano
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Hmmm....
Well, it looks like taking the Tecate - Ensenada Hwy 3 is not such a good idea after all the rain takes it toll on the torn-up stretches.
We will be a 34ft motorhome & a pickup with boat trailer...so far.
My question then: What's the current best route southbound for these rigs from San Diego?
San Ysidro or Otay or ?
We will have all paperwork in hand. Thanks.
edit to add: have already received a good answer and route. Gracias.
[Edited on 1-18-2010 by Pompano]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
My question then: What's the current best route southbound for these rigs from San Diego?
San Ysidro or Otay or ?
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Roger.....My opinion is that it would depend on the weather at the time. Not sure when you plan to cross. If it's raining or has rained a lot, I'd go
Otay over SY.
Again, my first choice would be Tecate and the toll road, or the free road, to 2000. High and dry all the way and you would miss the chaos of the
Otay crossing. May take a little longer but, well....you know.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
My question then: What's the current best route southbound for these rigs from San Diego?
San Ysidro or Otay or ?
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Roger.....My opinion is that it would depend on the weather at the time. Not sure when you plan to cross. If it's raining or has rained a lot, I'd go
Otay over SY.
Again, my first choice would be Tecate and the toll road, or the free road, to 2000. High and dry all the way and you would miss the chaos of the
Otay crossing. May take a little longer but, well....you know. |
Thanks, Dennis. I'll keep that option open, also. We all plan to cross around Feb 1st, but all depends on a late arrival from Italy via LAX. Like
all trips on the Baja Road, we play it by ear. 
I just make sure we camp well beered.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
My question then: What's the current best route southbound for these rigs from San Diego?
San Ysidro or Otay or ?
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Roger.....My opinion is that it would depend on the weather at the time. Not sure when you plan to cross. If it's raining or has rained a lot, I'd go
Otay over SY.
Again, my first choice would be Tecate and the toll road, or the free road, to 2000. High and dry all the way and you would miss the chaos of the
Otay crossing. May take a little longer but, well....you know. |
san ysidro crossing is easy, and shortest path to south. route is well marked -- it's about 2 miles from border to toll road, road is well marked and
the toll road is easy for even the most timid RV drivers
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
san ysidro crossing is easy, and shortest path to south. route is well marked -- it's about 2 miles from border to toll road, road is well marked and
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....the toll road is easy for even the most timid RV drivers |
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
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Don't forget to say, "Thank You."
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Pompano
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I had a good laugh at that one, Dennis. Times and routes are ever-changing it seems...
After about 200 round trips from border to Mulege, I can think of a few other expressions people might make...timid is not one.
Maybe..Holy chite, LOOK OUT!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Maybe..Holy chite, LOOK OUT! |
Or, "What was that? I heard it and I felt it but, I didn't see it. Oh well...." 
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bajabass
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Get ready Nomads, it is on the way to you! Just spoke to my wife in Ensenada. No rain yet, but it is coming down HARD here in Orange. Several bad
accidents all over LA/OC. Figure on a little rain tonight, but watch out for tomorrow folks! Stay safe, Stay dry!!
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Bajahowodd
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Word is that storm #3 which should arrive in SOCAL Wednesday, will be the biggie. It will be warmer and fed by the sub-tropical jet. Got your papers
in order?
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bajabass
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This morning the news said the biggie will start Wednesday, but will be kicking burro all day Thursday. Glad I live in nice, flat, unburned Orange.
The people in the canyons and below the burn areas are in for a long week! Possibilities of over 1" per hour. Coupled with high winds, should be fun
watching the news.
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shari
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We had a gorgeous perfect day today...lovely hot day...nice swim but we are starting to see some clouds now at sunset. It would be awesome if people
would report on their local areas on rainfall and if it is coming our way...hunker down everybody.
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DENNIS
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Just started coming down here and the wind is gusting to 30 MPH.
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David K
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Was real heavy here in North County from 3-5 pm... all calm now... and the city drainage system works! (I am in a 'flood zone' near a river)
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LaTijereta
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Pompano ...
Maybe you will have sometime to try out that new fishing tackle...
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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