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chuckie
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Who's that other sumbich?
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gsbotanico
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I'll inject a little seriousness. All the possibilities have been mentioned. When I'm speaking Spanish, I never use the word "americano" to describe
myself or another American. I say "estatounidense" or "norteamericano." This is simply to respect the usage of Spanish in Latin America.
If the New World is described as North America, Central America, and South America, Mexico is considered part of North America, even though southern
Mexico, especially the state of Chiapas, is geographically and culturally part of Guatemala. But it isn't a separate country, so it's lumped together
with the rest of Mexico. Central America thus becomes Guatemala south to Panama. If you look at a map of Mexico, northern Mexico is clearly as much
a part of North America as the US is.
The difficulty comes from literally translating the Spanish or English. Keep to the expressions in each language and the problem solves itself. In
Baja California I sometimes avoid the whole issue by saying I was born on the "otro lado." Everyone understands this means the US. Just be sure
you're south of the border.
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freediverbrian
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This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much
time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita
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del mar
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Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  | | This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much
time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita |
baja small cows?
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freediverbrian
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| Quote: Originally posted by del mar | | Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian | | This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much
time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita |
baja small cows? |
A troll is a troll ,or you not know of the endangered porpise
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mrfatboy
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I was confused about the name also.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaquita
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freediverbrian
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I hope I can add information to all , that is what the site should be
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BajaNomad
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When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian | | This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much
time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita |
Site has completely gone to chit from 8-10 years ago, back in the SkiBaja/JR days. Too many old, grumpy dudes like Dennis who never even get out and
see Baja any more. Probably why traffic has dwindled to a slow trickle.
[Edited on 8-14-2016 by JZ]
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DENNIS
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Ohhhhh my............
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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KurtG
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian | | This thread is why Baja Nomad , a site I very much like is dying, too many trolls, too may stuck in mud may way or the highway old farts . Too much
time no your hands ? Go to you tube . Love Baja as I do ? . Try adding positive posts . Or rename this site Baja Vaquita |
Site has completely gone to chit from 8-10 years ago back, back in the SkiBaja/JR days. Too many old, grumpy dudes like Dennis who never even get out
and see Baja any more. Probably why traffic has dwindled to a slow trickle.
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Well, I'm old and occasionally accused of being a bit grumpy but I still get out and travel Baja as much as possible. While the site has changed we
still have some great people whose posts I look for. A few examples: Harald and others for off road stuff. Shari and Blanca's posts are always
interesting and Blanca does wonderful work. Russ's sunrise photos are always great. Because of this forum I sought out Pescador's band and enjoyed
it immensely. He's a good and interesting guy. Many other good people, I just ignore the crap from the usual suspects and while I think my posts are
generally positive I'm going to avoid any of the usual pi**ing contests that come up. Every Nomad that I have met in person has been a pleasure and I
hope to meet more of you in the future.
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David K
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It is always fun to go off roading and camping with fellow Baja Nomads.
Here is the 2010 group 4x4 trip to Mission Santa Maria, on the peninsular divide, 10 miles east of Cataviña(Punta Final/ Gonzaga Bay in background):
LtoR: BajaTripper & Zully, CG, Baja Angel, KurtG, Neal Johns, Baja Bucko, edm1 (Art) & daughter, HB Murphy & Zoom.
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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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Well...things evolve in this world. I myself like my traffic at a slow trickle so suits me just fine. Many of my old amigos still hang out here and we
keep in touch and keep track of what they are up to. Facebook is just too impersonal and I prefer the format of chit chat here....so to all of you
still hanging in here...and new friends not yet known...have a wonderful weekend all.
PS...love you Mon Dennis!
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KurtG
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | It is always fun to go off roading and camping with fellow Baja Nomads.
Here is the 2010 group 4x4 trip to Mission Santa Maria, on the peninsular divide, 10 miles east of Cataviña(Punta Final/ Gonzaga Bay in background):
LtoR: BajaTripper & Zully, CG, Baja Angel, KurtG, Neal Johns, Baja Bucko, edm1 (Art) & daughter, HB Murphy & Zoom. |
There is now about 80#'s less of me than when that pic was taken. My motorcycles handle a lot better and seem more powerful!
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kimberleygd
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What a great thread, even though it went downhill for a bit, you guys always have a way of picking it back up. 
I haven't done as much exploring as I had hoped to yet.I procrastinated getting a vehicle because I wasn't really sure of my plans.Now I know I'm
staying another year, time to get my butt in gear.
Although I'm pretty much limited to Ensenada because of my employment, I love small towns and little hole in the walls where you can find some
wonderful spots(I'm from a very small town)
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shari
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Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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Dont worry Kimberley...Baja's secret spots will be waiting for you when you are ready! Perhaps we can drive down to Asuncion together one day when I
am up visiting my daughter & grandsons in Ensenada!
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ehall
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Location: Buckeye, Az
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Kimberly. There are a ton of cool places to explore on day trips from Ensenada. When you are ready ask and we will point you in the right direction.
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David K
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I think Ojos Negros area may be interesting to Kimberley... off Hwy. 3 (Ensenada-San Felipe section), about 25 miles from Ensenada. Just north of Ojos
is Real de Castillo, a former gold mining center and the capital of Baja California for a short time.
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kimberleygd
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Sounds exciting! I love that kindergarten here has the same schedule as school,I ended up with 8 weeks vacation, and didn't do nearly enough
exploring.
I moved in May to an area I'm not that happy with, between the dog and moving and trying to catch up on sleep  (noisy neighbours)
This year I hope will be different travel wise.
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