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longlegsinlapaz
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"k....waiting patiently....this ought to be worth the wait! Hope Mike isn't too
hungover! 
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David K
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Feb. 9, 2011
Mike, Don-Kay and Solo are once again 'on-the-road'!
They walked 13 miles from Lopez Mateos to a mile from 'Ramaditas'...
They should make it to the next Nomad's house in a week to 10 days... 'rob' at La Aguja.
[Edited on 2-10-2011 by David K]
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bajacalifornian
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Pick it up @: 2-5-2011 @ 5:53 PM . . .
"David and clues", the night I made the "lights out" comment.
Sonia & I left for Loreto. In the mountains there was signal enough to ring the phone, but without comment (was dead).
Outside of Loreto,we got the call & we knew the morning's plan . At 5 we would return, day of the 6th.
2-5-2011 @6:47 PM
David . . .
Confirmation came & there were too many options to find him. Ask him, "the distraction by which, he missed his corner, his turn to Lopez?"
2-5-2011 @6:50 PM
Having missed his turn & walking on 9-10 Km, he elected to forge ahead.
2-6-2011 @ 10:49 AM
Mike is definately headed for Rancho la Aguja.
2-6-2011 6:22 PM
"the 6th was a magical day . . .
away mi computadora"
On that day we went from a drive to Insurgentes, the pick him up, return to Lopez, staging area, parade to the whale dock with speeches (you'd been
proud of him . . . he genuinely finished with, "Viva Mexico!, and God bless America!", as he always does." The Super Bowl, meals offered, by the
town. And Mike's Whiskey. (Mike, "I think", was rooting for the one". . ..)
Frustrated as you were, 2-6-2011 @ 11:17 PM
Mike will show intermittent trail marks and turns, down the road.
2-7-2011 @ 04:59 PM
Indeed, Lopez gave Mike a Key to the Pueblo. He did breakfast, whale watch,
BajaNomad 2-7-2011 @ 6:31 PM
We had another great evening, away from the internet.
2-7-2011 @ 6:54
"surfdoc, stand by . . . no disrespect, . . . & welcome"
2-9-2011 @ 1:03 PM
yes, kind of. See notes later.
2-9-2011 @ 1:03 PM
I'm really happy to hear from you. Thank you, for your patience.
2-9-2011 @ (no se, 8: AM
Fish Packing Plant tour on the 8th, Tuesday
(Started first with pancakes that Mike made, went on to) again, this tour of the plant. Much to say.
After that, a "State Dinner" with Lobster, Corvina, and "oven" & birds.
9 Feb, Wednesday
This morning, coffee & breakfast, packing and "off" . . . to a truely special event, on a dirt road leading out of town. We stopped by a school
of 148 students. Much more later. Part of the ceremony, a young lady . . Rosario Parre Rivera, presented a speech she had preparred, through the
microphone, in English. She & the other students had studied text in Spanish of early San Diego articles. They had become enamored . . . his
walking the Baja to prove it safe. She expressed an invitation to all Americans. She too, wished to express the specialness of her village. Much
more later.
Gabriel picked me up at Mike's turn to the right, along the concrete power poles, the Baja 1000 couse. Gabriels comment was, "follow the track
markers. From the race".
I returned to Loreto on the Autobus. Snapped a shot @ the turnoff, I'd last left my friend. Tomorrow I've a day to relax and show pickures.
Meal @ Pickup
"Packin' @ Pickup"
Solo's 2nd ride in a vehicle. Would prefer'd to walk.
Staging Area
"I need some sleep".
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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surfdoc
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I've seen that look on Solo a few times...
Like the first time we "hijacked" Mike... My 2 pups miss Solo.. they did welcome her into they're truck very nicely!
Standing by for the rest of the story!
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David K
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Umm, thanks Jeff... maybe because it is late, but I am not understanding your post very well?? Sorry amigo!
Thanks for the photos... !
We see that on 2-7, he was sending signals out from the bay... maybe whale watching?
Anyway, I am sure the town treated him well... What an adventure!
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bajacalifornian
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Personal thoughts. This could go on awhile.
-if ever there was a man of the "right stuff" for this trip, it is he. The man that sings to the sky, songs with lyrics he's make up. Songs to Solo
& Donk (my favorite name, a nickname Mike calls him), and the both of them. Same time, he could be a badger.
-he has endured obstacles. All of us, will need to wait for disclosures, in his book.
-rarely do any of us meet, a human so dedicated to his animals.
-Mike has his chit together.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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bajacalifornian
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David. Pull up two pages on your computer. Follow Nomad in order on the left page, scroll down the right page for answers based on date & time
of post. It answers all comments in order. Tomorrow I'll fill in the "more later" stuff.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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David K
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Very cool!
By-the-way, as of today, Mike's mileage total walking from Tecate is 885 miles!
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rob
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That's going to be a tough welcome to beat! Meeting with the local coyotes, our only neighbors at Rancho la Aguja, to plan something.
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bajacalifornian
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Rob, you have it made. No need to share Mike. Don't gotta plan nothing. Solo will handle the coyotes tambien.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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wilderone
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"After that, a "State Dinner" with Lobster, Corvina, and "oven" & birds.
9 Feb, Wednesday
This morning, coffee & breakfast, packing and "off" . . . to a truely special event, on a dirt road leading out of town. We stopped by a school of
148 students. Much more later. Part of the ceremony, a young lady . . Rosario Parre Rivera, presented a speech she had preparred, through the
microphone, in English. She & the other students had studied text in Spanish of early San Diego articles. They had become enamored . . . his
walking the Baja to prove it safe. She expressed an invitation to all Americans. She too, wished to express the specialness of her village."
Oh my goodness - such influence and wonderful things that are coming from Mike's trip. I love this. Isn't that a special saddle on that horse?
Probably done up especially for Mike's celebration?
Bajacalifornian, David K, Graham and others - I do think there should be some focused thought on plans for the end of the trip. I would like to be
there (where?) if I can. Could a bunch of us walk the last mile with him? I like your other ideas too.
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bajaking76
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Okay Nomad help me finish this one...
Inspired by a dream...
no one knows but he...
He of strong character and nomad instincts..
his companion, sure of foot and tight lipped...
his best friend, a stray that found his way...
an inspiration of sort...
Baja's modern-day cowboy...
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\"That\'s my thing, that\'s what I do\"
\"Gene Police: You!! Out Of The Pool!\"
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Santiago
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaking76
Okay Nomad help me finish this one...
Inspired by a dream...
no one knows but he...
He of strong character and nomad instincts..
his companion, sure of foot and tight lipped...
his best friend, a stray that found his way...
an inspiration of sort...
Baja's modern-day cowboy...
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I'm no good at these so I'll let others finish but I do have a mild request of you; please change your avitar. This is used by AmoPescar, a long time
poster from back in the day when we would boot up our 'puters using 5" floppy discs in the A drive. That long ago.
Thanks
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bajaking76
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaking76
Okay Nomad help me finish this one...
Inspired by a dream...
no one knows but he...
He of strong character and nomad instincts..
his companion, sure of foot and tight lipped...
his best friend, a stray that found his way...
an inspiration of sort...
Baja's modern-day cowboy...
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I'm no good at these so I'll let others finish but I do have a mild request of you; please change your avitar. This is used by AmoPescar, a long time
poster from back in the day when we would boot up our 'puters using 5" floppy discs in the A drive. That long ago.
Thanks |
I was unaware that avatars where individuals sole proprietorship...whatever the case...it is done. 
\"That\'s my thing, that\'s what I do\"
\"Gene Police: You!! Out Of The Pool!\"
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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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oh I am soooooo very happy Mike got the recognition and dinners he deserves!!! Key to the city...hahaha...awesome! thanks so much bajacalifornian for
hosting and organizing all those great things.
As I mentioned earlier, i wish nomads could organize a wonderful finish line fiesta in Cabo...love the idea of walking with him, rooms in a hotel
together etc...lets start a new thread about this and get to work!
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bajacalifornian
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Shari, kindly thank me not for organization. All for Mike was by the people, and
for the people . . . of Lopez.
[Edited on 2-10-2011 by bajacalifornian]
woops, this is the wrong place . . .
[Edited on 2-10-2011 by bajacalifornian]
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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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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OK, how bout a code thread like "end of the line" he probably wont read that and we will all delete our posts in this thread about the surprise
party!!! and thinking in stealth mode. someone he doesnt know should start the thread cause if I start it, he just might read it...step up to the
plate amigos...let get to party planning 101.
Any pilots out there wanna swing by and pick juan & I up to go to the shindig?
[Edited on 2-10-2011 by shari]
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bajacalifornian
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We can talk more about this special dog. Began as a dog with no name & a broken
lead . . . to a doll named Salsa.
Ended when she stepped all over his stuff while packing. Had to restrain her at the school, or she'd still be with Donk.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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David K
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Feb. 10, 2011
Mike and the crew walked about 12 miles today and are camped a mile north of the Puerto San Carlos highway...
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bajacalifornian
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Early Staging Area
The Parade
Please note: a neighbor building a new house nearly across the road from where Mike stayed, Alex Linke, was running around on his 4-wheeler catching
images I couldn't get. Like the "band in the bed" of our truck. I'll pass his images on & others as time passes.
Assembly at the whale dock, after the parade.
Breaking Loose
from the parade. We were headed for the Super Bowl. Mike's bottle as well. He was parched, & had much to share.
Watching The Super Bowl
Mike, my wife Sonia and Solo.
A new girl shows up . . . head over heals in love with her new found brother Donk.
It Came To Be
Donk
Dialing It In
Pictures like this are important to the people. I've known Lauro & Amalia ten years now. People ask, "Are there restaurants there?" Yah. They
prepared breakfast for Mike.
Sergio Garcia presented the VIP whale tour to Mike.
Mike shoving off with Sonia Petersen, Sergio on the right . . . headed back to the stand. Rodrigo, Sergio's son is the Captain of our tour. Note:
Mike with his "spot devise" on his right arm.
Of course there were whales . . .
Gaby was also on the Island with his family.
Back At The Ranch
Provisions
Yes. Lopez has stores.
Gearing up for a tour of the fish packing plant. Left-Right: Martin has worked for the plant now 20 years and
his father before him, Security, Mike & Sonia.
No photos allowed.
From now on when I smell the "fish flower", I'll fill my lungs ad think of the heads, guts, and all non-consumable parts and pieces going into the
ovens, mechanically brought through the grinder (size of a V.W.), then up to the hopper filling bags below with protein for pigs, cattle, &
nutrients for flowers.
The State Dinner
L-R Carla, wife of Profe Angel, Mike & Sonia.
The appetizer, missed last night is Callos Media Luna.
Gunfight at the Governor's home.
Profe Angel left, and his suegro Profe Ofelio right.
Ofelio is Angel's father in law. Cowboys since birth. Have ranches. Star (Estrella), Angel's horse is in fowl. Colt is due 15 days from 2/6/2011.
What a gorgeous animal it will be. (Oven behind).
Treasure, End of the Rainbow
Lobster, corvina and a drawn butter salsa on the side. Lobster is from the fish camp at San Lazaro.
Birds as promised. "Ask BigOly".
Packin'
Ready To Roll
Alfalfa is on the top.
The School
Mike & Maria Rosario Parrra Rivera.
Mike and "Viva Mexico!, & God bless America".
Good-byes from the school and on to the trail.
On To The Trail
From the Autobus
"A good friend is up this road . . . "
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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