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David K
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Thank you Shari... I am so happy that Mike is there because I know how well you treat guests at Bahia Asuncion, having been one myself!
I was really worried after reading Ralph's post that Mike was going to blow off the Vizcaino Peninsula detour and walk to San Ignacio without
experiencing your hospitality!
Merry Christmas! Happy Eclipse Tonight, too!
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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Yeah...we were pretty bummed when we read he was going to bypass asuncion which is why we put plan B into action...just go get him! I'm sure it will
be a hilarious few days.
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David K
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 Good for you Shari! A Canadian kidnapping plan... or is that BURROnapping?
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desertcpl
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what a nice story,, Shari you and Juan are one in a million
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BajaGringo
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That is just awesome Shari! I know that Mike and company will share a memorable holiday season with you guys. Give Mike our best...
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wilderone
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I'm very happy that Mike, et al. will be in goods hands and subject to making merry.
PS: Solo's name is Solo Vieno (I come alone)
Give that doggie a big hug for me - and tell Mike I said HI.
Merry Christmas to you all
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TMW
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Shari thank you for sharing and the wonderful pictures. May you all have a merry Christmas and happy New Year and I wish Mike, Don-Key and Solo the
very best when they continue their journey.
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Barbareno
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
Yeah...we were pretty bummed when we read he was going to bypass asuncion which is why we put plan B into action...just go get him! I'm sure it will
be a hilarious few days. |
We are so glad to hear you put Plan B into effect Shari. Sure hope they stay a week and take advantage of the town's hospitality.
Tell me something....does Redmesa still have Nieve? Think that's how you spell it.
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David K
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Mike's December Miles (so far)
I just spoke with Mike on the phone from Bahia Asuncion... and he sounds so happy to be there! Great job Juan in finding the trio at Vizcaino!
Mike was asking about the daily distance figures...
DECEMBER:
1: past Punta Lobos: 11 miles
2: past Punta Prieta (on the coast): 13 miles
3: to Santa Rosalillita: 7 miles
4: 0
5: to Punta Rosarito: 10 miles
6: 0
7: to El Tomatal road: 12 miles
8: to near Jesus Maria: 11 miles
9: to Laguna Manuela: 6 miles
10: 12 miles
11: to Guerrero Negro: 6 miles
12-15: 0
16: to near Benito Juarez road: 14 miles
17: 13 miles
18: to 2 miles from Vizcaino: 13 miles.
19: to Vizcaino where Juan found him: 2 miles?
Total for December, so far: 130 miles... 13 walking days = 10 miles per day average miles per walking day.
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Diver
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Yeehaa !! or is that Yeehaw !?
Shari, again, you are one in a million and we are glad to know you !!
Best holiday wishes to you all !!
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David K
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Bump for Mike
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
On Nov. 1 Mike began his day 3 miles south of Colonia Vicente Guerrero (12 miles north of San Quintin).
The miles are from point to point and estimated, not included are side trips, etc.
11-1: 12 mi. (arrive near San Quintin Bay rd.)
11-2: 5 mi.
11-3: 8 mi.
11-4: 6 mi.
11-5: 8 mi.
11-6: 4 mi. (arrive El Rosario)
11-7: 0
11-8: 0
11-9: 11 mi. (arrive Punta Baja)
11-10: 3 mi.
11-12: 10 mi. (arrive Punta San Antonio)
11-13: 0
11-14: 9 mi.
11-15: 8 mi. (arrive Punta San Carlos)
11-16: 2 mi.
11-17: 4.5 mi.
11-18: 1.5 mi.
11-19: 3 mi. (SPOT assistance needed signal)
11-20: 2 mi.
11-21: 6 mi. (arrive Puerto Catarina)
11-22: 0
11-23: 0
11-24: 0
11-25: 16 mi.
11-26: 14 mi.
11-27: 14 mi. (arrive San Jose Fish Camp)
11-28: 10 mi.
11-29: 16 mi.
11-30: 14 mi. (arrive near Punta Maria)
Total November estimated miles of progress: 187 miles. 23 walking days. Average miles per walking day: 8.1.
A big jump in the daily miles occured after arriving at Puerto Catarina... those 6 days averaged 14 miles per day! |
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David K
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Bump for Mike...
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Good Morning, as today is Nov. 1... and Mike began his walk with Don-Kay on Oct. 1, I thought I would estimate the miles he has walked in the first
month.
I am using the AAA map as it has mileages on all the roads, and Mike has almost always been on or parallel to the roads. The mileage numbers are
rounded up to the next whole number.
As you know, he has rested on a few days... so the total is an average for both the days walking and days not walking.
Oct. 1 - Oct. 7 = 39 miles
Oct. 8 - Oct. 14 = 48 miles
Oct. 15 - Oct. 21 = 61 miles
Oct. 22 - Oct. 28 = 49 miles
Oct. 29 - Oct. 31 = 22 miles
Total for October = 219 miles
Daily average = 7.06 miles.
The most miles in one day is approx. 14
Naturally, there could be much more walking than just the point to point distances on a map. Perhaps Mike is keeping a GPS log for each day's
distance?
Good job Mike!
At this pace, he should be in the Seven Sisters region at the end of November (Punta Blanco to Santa Rosalillita) or beyond if his pace increases?
Maybe Bahia Asuncion to Punta Abreojos region by the end of November?
Just estimates, naturally! |
OCT. 219 miles
NOV. 187 miles
DEC. 130 miles (so far)
Total: 536 miles!
[Edited on 12-20-2010 by David K]
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Skipjack Joe
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The donkey ate your palm tree? That's hilarious.
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redmesa
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Barbareno! Nieve is free on the desert with a promise to me that she will never be machaca. However, I collected Don Kay and we had a nice walk
on the playa and he got to much some salt grass. He is now in our compound looking ready to go a roamin' again. I hope there is an alfalfa delivery
soon.
Think I will get out that bottle of Kahlua you left me and make up some paralyzes tonight's solstice party.
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somomule
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Hi Everyone,
I just spoke to Mike on the Phone at 6:35 p.m. Central Time. He say's hello to everyone and said he is doing great and happy to be spending the
holiday with friends and Don Kay getting a well deserved rest.
We talked about Don Kay, his shoes and pack gear. I mentioned to Mike how to tell when the shoes show signs of excessive wear and when they need to
come off. He turned the half bred around also.
Mike said he is staying until the 24th and then on the road again. I heard folks in the background so I am sure he has lots of company!
it is important to remember that mileage a day is not the issue and Mike and Don Kay cannot exceed their capacity based on terrain and weather. It is
only important that they arrive wherever and whenever safely.
Don-Kay had a hard time being gone from his ranch for the first two weeks of the trip and had never crossed water before. He is a seasoned veteran of
both now.
Don Kay is a Mexican Donkey and will most likely remain in Mexico when the trip is over but I hope to work on a U.S. Donkey for Mike that he can keep
on our farm in Southern Missouri. Mike and I discussed making a U.S. trip in the future..... hopefully we can put that together.
I called him at 52-160-0320 on my Skype Phone and it worked great.
Shari, Mike gave me your number. Please stay in touch if I can help.
Mike remains humble and wonderful as the day is long and enjoying the festive skys.
Ken
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David K
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Glad you talked to him Ken, when we talked earlier today, I told him that one of the items was on backwards per you reply a couple weeks ago. So, I am
glad you gave him the correct info.
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BajaBlanca
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Shari ! Tell Mike to hang in there and walk to la bocana... we shall be back in la bocana on the 27th ...
his dog is the kindest animal .... just sweet as can be.
and I had never been near a donkey and boy - they are loving too.
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somomule
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Hi David,
You bet David, it's was all good! I was delighted to get the chance to visit with him. Mike has transcended in a few months what it takes some
packers much longer to accomplish!
I was truly in awe of the pack animal experience he spoke of as if he had been doing it much longer. He spoke as if he had been doing it for years but
ever so humble. Truly impressive.
I think the hardest thing in life is just doing it and Mike has!
Ken
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Glad you talked to him Ken, when we talked earlier today, I told him that one of the items was on backwards per you reply a couple weeks ago. So, I am
glad you gave him the correct info. |
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Graham
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Wonderful news Mike's there with Shari and Juan.
Enjoy the eclipse and the solstice you lucky guys. Sounds like a fun party in Asuncion. And a well earned rest for Mike, Don Kay, and Solo... and
David can also take his well earned rest from months of assiduous map-making.
I hope somomule got that wrong about staying till the 24th and then hitting the road again??? Hope Mike has beautiful hospitality through Christmas
and then on to La Bocana to spend time with BajaBlanca.
Get the dynamic trio well rested and ready for the next 500 miles or so.
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somomule
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Correction on the number i reached Mike on. It was:
52-615-160-0320 via my Skype Phone.
I missed the 615 in my post...
| Quote: | Originally posted by somomule
Hi Everyone,
I just spoke to Mike on the Phone at 6:35 p.m. Central Time. He say's hello to everyone and said he is doing great and happy to be spending the
holiday with friends and Don Kay getting a well deserved rest.
We talked about Don Kay, his shoes and pack gear. I mentioned to Mike how to tell when the shoes show signs of excessive wear and when they need to
come off. He turned the half bred around also.
Mike said he is staying until the 24th and then on the road again. I heard folks in the background so I am sure he has lots of company!
it is important to remember that mileage a day is not the issue and Mike and Don Kay cannot exceed their capacity based on terrain and weather. It is
only important that they arrive wherever and whenever safely.
Don-Kay had a hard time being gone from his ranch for the first two weeks of the trip and had never crossed water before. He is a seasoned veteran of
both now.
Don Kay is a Mexican Donkey and will most likely remain in Mexico when the trip is over but I hope to work on a U.S. Donkey for Mike that he can keep
on our farm in Southern Missouri. Mike and I discussed making a U.S. trip in the future..... hopefully we can put that together.
I called him at 52-160-0320 on my Skype Phone and it worked great.
Shari, Mike gave me your number. Please stay in touch if I can help.
Mike remains humble and wonderful as the day is long and enjoying the festive skys.
Ken
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