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Skeet/Loreto
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To all Nomads going through Customs.!
If you have a Pickup it works most of the time when the custom officer goes to the back and lifts the camper shell door to have several copies of
HUSTLER, PENTHOUSE, PLAYBOY laying right out on toip of your cargo..
Just pick one up and hand it to hiom. Has always worked in the past.
Also do not to forget that you can use very cheap old Suitcases to pack nearly anything in and they are easily stored.
Good Lucj to you All and again I thank all of you for what effeort you are putting in to help those good people Nomads and mesicanos.
Side note. Be concerned about the Mulege Area.
Constitution and that area will get lots of help, there are maybe 30,000 people in Constitution alone. They are hard workers and smart people.
When you may have trouble getting your donations to the proper place , if there is a General Hospital in the area, that is the place to go.
God Bless you All.
Skeet/Loreto
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Bajahowodd
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You make a good point, Skeet. Constitucion, et al. are not far from La Paz. Interesting that since the surrounding area is not a big tourist draw, the
relief work is going to fall mostly on the Mexicans themselves. Such a contrast to Mulege, perhaps one-tenth the population and so isolated.
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toneart
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Well, this is what we were fearing...where's the humanity? I just received this email:
"<Names redacted by toneart>have been stuck at the US border at San Diego for over 2 hours. They needed a manifest, including placing value on
all the equipment- wheelbarrows, shovels, power-washer, clothing for the people of Mulege, food to donate, etc. Even though they told the customs
agent they were on a humanitarian mission, it was useless. They were first turned back to the US, then made to re-enter. They are paying a fee for the
value of all items listed on the manifest."
(unquote) Hopefully organizations can do some official negotiations for their own efforts. I wouldn't know where they would start, but maybe they
would.
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Bajahowodd
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I've mentioned it more than once on this board. Why not solicit the expertise of the trucking outfits that serve Baja daily. I've gotta believe they
know how to get an exemption for donations to a catastrophy. They've got connections.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I've mentioned it more than once on this board. Why not solicit the expertise of the trucking outfits that serve Baja daily. I've gotta believe they
know how to get an exemption for donations to a catastrophy. They've got connections. |
Nonsense. They're motive is profit. How can you ask them to bypass their expenses when they probably couldn't care less and they, as well as us,
have Mexican customs to deal with?
Tell me.
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Bajahowodd
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Conscience? Charity? Publicity?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Conscience? Charity? Publicity? |
Diesel fuel...$2.70 a gallon
Driver $4oo.oo per day
Per Diem
blahblahblah
That's a whole lot of altruism to ask for.
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ligui
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Dennis , you are such .a fun guy.. we are all looking forwrd to your next
post . lighten up...
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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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I was just sent an email and asked to post this relief info.
the air strip at Serenidad should be open by tomorrow...wednesday...locals are working hard to fix it up.
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tortuga
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
I was just sent an email and asked to post this relief info.
the air strip at Serenidad should be open by tomorrow...wednesday...locals are working hard to fix it up. |
Mexicanos Rock !!! 
Saludos todos, Tortuga
Just got a call from BBP. They are gathering info for drop off, pick up etc. It's happening!! They have been inundated with e-mails.
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redhilltown
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Supplies
Sorry but I have been TRYING to follow all the threads about donations but still am trying to find a drop off spot in L.A. area...I have a few boxes
of gloves/respirators/first aid supplies. Feel free to U2U me if you know of anyone/anywhere I can do this in the next few days. Thanks!
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fuelpusher2
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Skeet:
Penthouse, Hustler,Playboys, cigaretts, booze and bribes may have worked in the "old days" but in case you haven't heard, "There's a new sheriff in
town".....at least for now. Only time will tell if they loosen up but for now they appear to be playing it by the book.
The "rules" are the same, only the level of enforcement has changed.
Generally speaking, they want to see a list and values of items you are taking down and you pay tax on that. If the items total more than $1000 you
need to get importation documents or go through a broker.
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fuelpusher2
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PS
We've been coming to Baja since 1987 and have "danced" with Mexican customs at Otay & TJ many, many, many times.........and will be "dancing with
them again the end of Sept.
Will let you all know how that goes.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
To all Nomads going through Customs.!
If you have a Pickup it works most of the time when the custom officer goes to the back and lifts the camper shell door to have several copies of
HUSTLER, PENTHOUSE, PLAYBOY laying right out on toip of your cargo..
Just pick one up and hand it to hiom. Has always worked in the past.
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 I didn't see this yesterday. Thanks Skeet.
Oh...You forgot to offer them some beads and trinkets.
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Skeet/Loreto
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Pusher 2
Just went through at Tecate in a 96 Ford Pickup and camper shell, completly loaded with about 20 Suitcases of Clothes for the kids out of
Constitution..
No trouble at all, went in and had Visa made out.. It was about 6 30 in the Morning.
two other stops , no problems at all.
I prefer Tecate anytime.
Sure hate to hear that all those Customs officers are missing out on all those "Nekid Women" Phots/
Skeet
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Skeet/Loreto
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Correction> I went through 2 months ago.
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Oggie
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I received this e-mail today from a BBP friend:
Baja Bush Pilots
Chandler AZ
480 730 3250
www.bajabushpilots.com
September 9, 2009
Quick alert, MMPE move is on hold, we will be told when it is to happen.
Baja Airlift
I have just gotten back from four days of determining needs and working out logistics
regarding providing support for the most critical area of Baja because of the results of
Hurricane Jimena.
The first two days was working with and flying Mexican Red Cross people throughout
the mid-Baja region with the second two days working out the logistics of how to import,
receive, sort, and distribute the needed items
The Red Cross has determined that the greatest needs is in a box that starts at about
Lopez Mateos north to Campo Rene on the Pacific side then across to Santa Rosalia and
then north to just above Mulege. And in addition to the major villages, a major concern
is the small villages and ranches located within these areas where all land access is cut
off.
Both the Governor of Baja Sur and the President of Baja Sur Red Cross have asked us to
help to work out some of the logistics for needs and distribution. The biggest issue at this
point is to distribute Red Cross survival food boxes and water to those that are trapped
and to receive and distribute relief items such as clothing, tarps, medical supplies, etc.
that you are bring down to help to relieve some of the suffering.
Our office has been totally overwhelmed with response from members and the general
public. My personal email is receiving over 100 a day with the BBP email receiving
more. In addition, the telephone is ringing non-stop. Our resources are stretched to the
limit.
We have attempted to answer much of the email but much is not. We are only answering
the email that has the greatest impact on our mission. For that we apologize.
We need all that has been offered and we need all the aircraft that we can get. Claudia
and I will be doing a complete report this afternoon regarding instructions for relief drop
off locations as well as information for pilots wishing to make the flight now.
We are concentrating right now on FBO’s that have locations on airports that have staff
that can take calls and receive and coordinate the shipment of relief supplies. Many have
indicated that they have hangers but most lack the ability of staff to take calls and be
there to receive and send items.
Not all supplies need to go through drop off points. If you have a plane full of stuff, we
will have information on where and when to go. We have the red tape cut with Customs
in Loreto and we belive San Felipe. The large aircraft will go into Loreto, the small into
one of the two airports in and near Mulege. The Loreto airport has volunteered the use of
the old commercial terminal to receive supplies, do not go there without checking with us
first.
We will be in the office today trying to complete the logistical requirements. Five of us
will be in Mulege Friday to start receiving and with the help of locals, sorting and
distributing the needed items. In addition, there will be flights into areas of need that
have airstrips. There was (is) a major problem with the strip at Mulege and the BBP is
hiring a grader to come in and work it. We hope it will be ready by Thursday afternoon.
If not, all supplies will come into Punta Chivato where they will be taken by boat to
Mulege. (the road from Chivato is all but gone) We will be sorting supplies with some
going to Mulege, some to Santa Rosalia, and some to other small villages. Don’t worry
about having too much stuff. It is all needed and will be used.
We anticipate that the airlift will start on Friday continuing on for about 10 days. I have
a business meeting that I must attend in Seattle Tuesday morning so I have to go back to
AZ Sunday. However, there will be three BBP members remaining in Mulege the first of
the week, I will be back down on next Thursday.
Regarding helicopters, we need them and one of the big concerns is the fuel costs as these
will be working continually in the back areas. We are working with the government to
supply this fuel, the Governor knows of this need, and we hope to have some answer
today. More to follow regarding this subject.
Again, we will have a full report out this afternoon with a complete list of drop off points
with contact numbers as well as a list as to what is really needed.
I will try to get photos of the Serenidad and surrounding area up with this afternoon’s
alert, time is the only problem.
A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.
Knights of Pythagoras
Funny how falling feels like flying
for a little while - Bad Blake
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Cypress
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Skeet/ Loreto, Well, you did "went through" two months ago. That's more than I can say. Good luck with all those Texas critters.
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mooneydrvr
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As a new poster here, I'm hoping this will be correct. As far as donations, I have a hangar in Boulder city NV that I'm using as a point of departure
this Sunday. For anyone willing to forward clothing items to me, I can supply you with a shipping address in Las Vegas. I have a 3 plane airlift
departing Sat am from Coeurdalene Idaho for Boulder City with upto 1.5 tons of clothing. I have had some pick up loads dropped in BC already. We plan
on leaving for baja sunday am and will take all we can.
Ron
mooneydrvr@yahoo.com
Cash donations can be sent to:
Baja Bush pilots
hurricane relief
149 w Boston
Chandler, AZ
85225
480-730-3250
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Skeet/Loreto
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God Bless all of You!!
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