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BajaNuts
Super Nomad
Posts: 1085
Registered: 5-11-2008
Location: eastern WA, the DRY side
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Mood: no worry, no hurry....it's all good!
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that's just it , Paula, all on the keyboard like qwerty.
but why would someone use that for their login name?
lurker, maybe????
I didn't get the "alice said damn fool go home---JK leave " in High school typing class. Did get qwerty...
[Edited on 6-1-2009 by BajaNuts]
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El Camote
Senior Nomad
Posts: 514
Registered: 9-7-2003
Location: Above the clouds
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Mood: y Blues
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El Camote means The Camote.
I called myself that in case other wannabe camotes came along they'd know I was "THE" Camote.
Well that's the short version anyway.  
Knowledge is good. - Emil Faber
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David K
Honored Nomad
Posts: 64837
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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Good answer!
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sourdough
Junior Nomad
Posts: 42
Registered: 11-14-2008
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My wife and I retired from the state of Alaska spending 20 years in the "bush". Longtime residents are known as sourdoughs, newbies are cheechakos.
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pappy
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Posts: 679
Registered: 12-10-2003
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for years some of the guys(and gals) i went to baja with were a fair bit younger than me.they were many of the same folks i hung with back home, and
since i was a "fair" bit older, they would call me pappy(sometimes grandpa). anyway, pappy it is-be it stateside or in baja.
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bigboy
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Posts: 239
Registered: 12-28-2003
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I'm a big guy and in high school some of my friends called me Tiny and others called me Big Boy.
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BooJumMan
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Posts: 897
Registered: 8-11-2007
Location: San Diego
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Hi!
I am fairly new here, I've been enjoying reading here as of late as I am finally able to venture into my favorite place in the world later this year,
and catching up on the latest news through you all you guys and gals.
I've been a Baja addict since I was born. My parents took me ever since I was very young, and I've always enjoyed my fathers stories from back "in the
day"...
At this young age, I remember my dad stopping and showing me my first boojum tree. I just thought it was the coolest thing ever. Since then, I've
always had a fascination with them, and what other plant says "Baja" more than the Boojum tree? 
I have a boojum tree that was a seedling when I collected it. (yes, I know its illegal now!!!) Its right outside my window and I look at it every day,
counting down the days until I will see its cousins in their natural habitat.
The fascination with Baja and Boojums is very strong with me, and thus creating the name was a simple decision!
See you all around!
PS-- I like Cardon's as well as you can tell from my avatar 
[Edited on 6-2-2009 by BooJumMan]
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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Thanks, Booj......That was a nice entry into the world of BajaNomad. [although you've been here a while] Nice to see you here.
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Gypsy Jan
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4275
Registered: 1-27-2004
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Mood: Depends on which way the wind is blowing
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My Baja Nomad Name
Is part my mother's nickname for me and part (the first) a tribute to a great friend.
Gypsy was known as the "Divine Gypsy" and he wrote columns for the motorcycle mags for several years. About five years ago, when my husband was in
Switzerland, he ran into a group of travelers picnicking in the park who knew all about him.
"Divine Gypsy", i.e., Mark Cohen, attended Cornell as a Engineering undergraduate and then transferred to Berkeley as a post graduate during the
'60's.
During his time there, he discovered peace, love and alternative lifestyles and never looked back.
He was funny, loud and raucous and loved topless women, but never lost sight of his core values and he quit drinking when he realized he had gotten
out of control.
His funeral was a full fledged biker event - more than 500 attendees from all over. (without being disrespectful, it resembled a cop's funeral - all
the colors were flying).
His sister, a former district attorney, embraced (kind of)) his lifestyle choices and sent us a portion of his ashes to spread in Baja because he
loved his time down here with us so much.
So, that is why I am Gypsy Jan.
[Edited on 6-2-2009 by Gypsy Jan]
[Edited on 6-2-2009 by Gypsy Jan]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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David K
Honored Nomad
Posts: 64837
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BooJumMan
Hi!
I am fairly new here, I've been enjoying reading here as of late as I am finally able to venture into my favorite place in the world later this year,
and catching up on the latest news through you all you guys and gals.
I've been a Baja addict since I was born. My parents took me ever since I was very young, and I've always enjoyed my fathers stories from back "in the
day"...
At this young age, I remember my dad stopping and showing me my first boojum tree. I just thought it was the coolest thing ever. Since then, I've
always had a fascination with them, and what other plant says "Baja" more than the Boojum tree?
I have a boojum tree that was a seedling when I collected it. (yes, I know its illegal now!!!) Its right outside my window and I look at it every day,
counting down the days until I will see its cousins in their natural habitat.
The fascination with Baja and Boojums is very strong with me, and thus creating the name was a simple decision!
See you all around!
PS-- I like Cardon's as well as you can tell from my avatar
[Edited on 6-2-2009 by BooJumMan] |
Very cool! I have the same affection for boojum trees as you do! Sounds like your dad introduced you to Baja like my dad did... and I have since
introduced my son and daughter to Baja!
Somebody took a photo of me kissing a boojum after our hike to Tinaja de Yunay, in 2001:
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BooJumMan
Senior Nomad
Posts: 897
Registered: 8-11-2007
Location: San Diego
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hahah! That is certainly a beautiful boojum!
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ibannie
Junior Nomad
Posts: 59
Registered: 1-9-2009
Location: Soddy Daisy, TN
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I be Annie = ibannie........ you be Jack/John/Kate or whoever It came to me
after multiply tries of trying to find a screen name for a new email a good while ago. Last name = Baggett which is why blog is bajabaggs.blogspot.com
I am still re-living our month in Baja through a gazillion photos till we can
get down there again.
Loved this topic - one can normally figure out a little about the person by their user name.
\"Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone:
Kindness in another\'s trouble, Courage in your own.\"
http://bajabaggs.blogspot.com |
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ibannie
I be Annie = ibannie........ |
Very cool and clever. Thanks.
Tell us about your location. It has me wondering.
[Edited on 6-3-2009 by DENNIS]
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bacquito
Super Nomad
Posts: 1615
Registered: 3-6-2007
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Mood: jubilado
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My name is Roger and bacquito is the name of our dog who died three years ago.
bacquito
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ibannie
Junior Nomad
Posts: 59
Registered: 1-9-2009
Location: Soddy Daisy, TN
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| Quote: | | Quote: | Born in Swaziland, got older in South Africa, aged in Tennessee, perfected in Baja!
I be Annie = ibannie........ |
Very cool and clever. Thanks.
Tell us about your location. It has me wondering.
[Edited on 6-3-2009 by DENNIS] |
[Edited on 6-3-2009 by ibannie]
\"Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone:
Kindness in another\'s trouble, Courage in your own.\"
http://bajabaggs.blogspot.com |
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bacquito
My name is Roger and bacquito is the name of our dog who died three years ago. |
It's never too late to say a prayer for a good dog so, I'm doing that now. DEP
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ibannie
Born in Swaziland, got older in South Africa, aged in Tennessee, perfected in Baja!
I be Annie = ibannie........ |
I'm liking you more and more. 
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David K
Honored Nomad
Posts: 64837
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BooJumMan
hahah! That is certainly a beautiful boojum! |
I only kiss the pretty ones! 
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bajamigo
Super Nomad
Posts: 1218
Registered: 6-17-2006
Location: Punta Banda, BC
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Mood: hubimos llegado
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Forgot to comment on my own handle, which I guess is fairly obvious. Now that I've been in Baja for a few years, I realize that technically "bajamigo"
means "low friend." (Glad I didn't choose "baja vida" or "baja inteligencia" or something like that.) Wouldn't mind changing the handle, but I
understand I would be relegated to newbie status if I did that.
[Edited on 6-3-2009 by bajamigo]
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Neal Johns
Super Nomad
Posts: 1687
Registered: 10-31-2002
Location: Lytle Creek, CA
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Mood: In love!
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El Camote,
The long version is that you are a big chicken - or maybe a small pullet. 
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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