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BajaWarrior
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Posts: 2307
Registered: 9-27-2006
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego. Playa Hermosa, San Felipe.
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Mood: Anxious to get south
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BajaCat,
ya know you did leave last year to go home on Sunday night...since we exiting the desert north of San Felipe it would give you a jump on heading
home...
If we are making good time you could even join the group for dinner in town then make your departure...
Jose, it just wouldn't be the same without the BajaCat!
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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David K
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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Be glad you have the work Jose... Baja will be there when you (and I) can get back south! Perhaps we can get together and do another lost mission hunt
or something?
Remember, there could be another EL ROSARIO FESTIVAL this year... around July 20th... Those are fun!
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BajaRob
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Location: Bahia Santa Maria y Newport Or
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Hey Chuck
sorry for the delay in responding. We just returned from a 5 day cruise to Cabo out of Sandy Eggo. Many of the locals who attended last years ride
will not be here this year. I will talk it up at Matt's Super Bowl party later today.
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BajaRob
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Location: Bahia Santa Maria y Newport Or
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Jose
Please re-consider. As Chuck says, you would be home earlier on Sunday than last year. You saved my burro as well as Steekers last year by hauling
fuel for us.
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N2Baja
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Hello, I am hoping to join you all for the trail ride. I'm a long time friend of Chuck's and have a place north of Coloradito. I'll be driving an
F350 and I'm more than happy to carry gas, gear, coolers, etc. for anyone who needs me to.
I look forward to meeting all of you!
Melanie
Forget about the danger and think of the fun.
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BAJACAT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaWarrior
BajaCat,
ya know you did leave last year to go home on Sunday night...since we exiting the desert north of San Felipe it would give you a jump on heading
home...
If we are making good time you could even join the group for dinner in town then make your departure...
Jose, it just wouldn't be the same without the BajaCat! |
Belive me Chuck I want to be there, the only way is
for me to leave early on Saturday to be in your house around 7 am , and Sunday after the ride to come back home, it would be perfect if somebody was
coming back the same Sunday so we can caravan. On the Sunday ride do you have any idea around what time we arriving at SF..
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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BajaWarrior
Super Nomad
Posts: 2307
Registered: 9-27-2006
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego. Playa Hermosa, San Felipe.
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Mood: Anxious to get south
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJACAT
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaWarrior
BajaCat,
ya know you did leave last year to go home on Sunday night...since we exiting the desert north of San Felipe it would give you a jump on heading
home...
If we are making good time you could even join the group for dinner in town then make your departure...
Jose, it just wouldn't be the same without the BajaCat! |
Belive me Chuck I want to be there, the only way is
for me to leave early on Saturday to be in your house around 7 am , and Sunday after the ride to come back home, it would be perfect if somebody was
coming back the same Sunday so we can caravan. On the Sunday ride do you have any idea around what time we arriving at SF.. |
Jose,
Since we all want to be out of the desert well before dark I'd say at a minimum we would hit the Rockodile sign by 5 at the latest...You could head
home then, even if we were running late you could always split from the group and head to the highway. Once your out in the Valle de Diablo the roads
are established as routes for the ranchers. BajaLou knows every road on that end of the desert and can literally point the way...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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BajaWarrior
Super Nomad
Posts: 2307
Registered: 9-27-2006
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego. Playa Hermosa, San Felipe.
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Mood: Anxious to get south
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| Quote: | Originally posted by N2Baja
Hello, I am hoping to join you all for the trail ride. I'm a long time friend of Chuck's and have a place north of Coloradito. I'll be driving an
F350 and I'm more than happy to carry gas, gear, coolers, etc. for anyone who needs me to.
I look forward to meeting all of you!
Melanie |
Hola Melanie,
Hey gang, this Baja Lady can flat out do it in the dirt!
Chuck
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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BajaWarrior
Super Nomad
Posts: 2307
Registered: 9-27-2006
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego. Playa Hermosa, San Felipe.
Member Is Offline
Mood: Anxious to get south
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaRob
sorry for the delay in responding. We just returned from a 5 day cruise to Cabo out of Sandy Eggo. Many of the locals who attended last years ride
will not be here this year. I will talk it up at Matt's Super Bowl party later today. |
Sounds like a great trip to Cabo... See ya in less than a couple of weeks...
Chuck
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Neal Johns
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Location: Lytle Creek, CA
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BajaWarrior,
Neal Johns and his boss, (current wife Marian) will be there!
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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BajaWarrior
Super Nomad
Posts: 2307
Registered: 9-27-2006
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego. Playa Hermosa, San Felipe.
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Mood: Anxious to get south
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
BajaWarrior,
Neal Johns and his boss, (current wife Marian) will be there! |
Neal and Marion, happy to have a couple of Baja pros like you along. We're completely moved in upstaris so if you need a room let me know, we have
plenty of room...
Chuck
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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N2Baja
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Hey Chuck, thank you for the compliment! 
I have a question about where we'll be heading: If it includes narrow canyons, will my F350 be too big? While it does great in the rocks and sand,
it has the turning radius of a school bus. Should I plan on bringing my bronco instead? I can still carry stuff for people in the bronco, just not
as much.
Forget about the danger and think of the fun.
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Bob H
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Registered: 8-19-2003
Location: San Diego
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| Quote: | Originally posted by N2Baja
Hey Chuck, thank you for the compliment!
I have a question about where we'll be heading: If it includes narrow canyons, will my F350 be too big? While it does great in the rocks and sand,
it has the turning radius of a school bus. Should I plan on bringing my bronco instead? I can still carry stuff for people in the bronco, just not
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Hey there Melanie.... when we went on this run in 2004 I took my F250 super cab, long bed, 4x4 and we made it just fine. There may be somewhere along
the way where you might find a tight turn, but you can wiggle out of those usually. Plan on picking up some Baja "pin stripes" though (squeezing by
cactus, etc.)
Bob H
[Edited on 2-2-2009 by Bob H]
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David K
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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
| Quote: | Originally posted by N2Baja
Hey Chuck, thank you for the compliment!
I have a question about where we'll be heading: If it includes narrow canyons, will my F350 be too big? While it does great in the rocks and sand,
it has the turning radius of a school bus. Should I plan on bringing my bronco instead? I can still carry stuff for people in the bronco, just not
as much. |
Hey there Melonie.... when we went on this run in 2004 I took my F250 super cab, long bed, 4x4 and we made it just fine. There may be somewhere along
the way where you might find a tight turn, but you can wiggle out of those usually. Plan on picking up some Baja "pin stripes" though (squeezing by
cactus, etc.)
Bob H
[Edited on 2-2-2009 by Bob H] |
Ford, Chevy, Hummer, Jeep, Toyota... However, sounds like 2009 will not go the same places (Caņada el Parral, Arroyo Matomi) and instead cross into
Valle Chico further north and visit Berrendo Canyon and maybe Agua Caliente Canyon Hot Springs (if the gate can be opened!)...
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BajaWarrior
Super Nomad
Posts: 2307
Registered: 9-27-2006
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego. Playa Hermosa, San Felipe.
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Mood: Anxious to get south
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| Quote: | Originally posted by N2Baja
Hey Chuck, thank you for the compliment!
I have a question about where we'll be heading: If it includes narrow canyons, will my F350 be too big? While it does great in the rocks and sand,
it has the turning radius of a school bus. Should I plan on bringing my bronco instead? I can still carry stuff for people in the bronco, just not
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Hey Melanie,
your truck will do just fine, but as BobH mentioned pinstriping does occur. With your shortbed it is actually only slightly longer in length as a
regular cab p/u with a long bed. You'll be more comfortable plus no dust and better drink holders...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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N2Baja
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Thanks for the input guys. I'm not worried about the pin-stripes; they add character! And Chuck, you're right about the drink holders!
Pete's cousin and his wife may tag along too. They have a place across from the doctors.
I can't wait! This is going to be fun!
Forget about the danger and think of the fun.
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Neal Johns
Super Nomad
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Registered: 10-31-2002
Location: Lytle Creek, CA
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Chuck,
I will be in our pop-top camper, give the upstairs to someone else.
I will try to keep up with you guys. New King shocks and LightSpeed bump stops will help.
Neal
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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BAJACAT
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You better hide the goats, Neal is coming
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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BajaWarrior
Super Nomad
Posts: 2307
Registered: 9-27-2006
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego. Playa Hermosa, San Felipe.
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Mood: Anxious to get south
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
Chuck,
I will be in our pop-top camper, give the upstairs to someone else.
I will try to keep up with you guys. New King shocks and LightSpeed bump stops will help.
Neal |
I just put Bilsteins on my '88 Toyota last month, I'm hoping that they will help...Truth be told though I need new springs...I was running a cheap
shock last year and that made the ride less than comfortable
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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BAJACAT
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Yea rub it in Chuck.
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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