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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 06:44 PM


During the 2nd call I told them to conserve their minutes since they have limited funds, to stay in for the night and call me in the morning so hopefully we will know more then.

Even though they have been found we are still worried but very relieved at the same time and I have to say once again how helpful all of you have been to us and that you have made these days more tolerable because of your vast knowledge and wide spread reach in the "Nomad" community. A finer group of people I venture would be hardd to find and I am forever grateful to each and everyone of you.

I will post updates as I know more.

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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 06:51 PM


Constitucion is a big city. Tell them to find an internet cafe and find out what's happening. This mystery is starting to deepen.
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 07:01 PM


Like Tim said we are relieved, but still worried on how to get them out of there. We couldn't have got through this without you nomad's. my family and i are forever grateful. please let us know if anyone can go get them or know of any information that we need to get them out.
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 07:09 PM


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Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by fishabductor
I am 7-8 hrs away. The closest Gringo town would be Loreto at about an hour or so north. La Paz would be the next closest. There are many nomads in both of these areas.



Yeah....Thanks, FA. I know they're all reading this, but if they can't help........well, what can I say.
I'll remember this when hurricanes are blowing crap out of these "Nomads" and all they own. Their cries for help.

I guess it's too much trouble to help others in need.

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[Edited on 9-6-2010 by DENNIS]
Dennis, I believe you're out of line here.

First, these two young people have not sent out a request for a personal visit from a Nomad reader; they've been located which is a huge relief to their families no doubt, and to ourselves.

To compare their situation to the plight of hurricane and flood survivors is really not on. I say this, not only as a hurricane/flood victim but as a human concerned for the welfare of others.
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 07:10 PM


"any information that we need to get them out"

There are very modern buses that run the peninsula.

[Edited on 9-6-2010 by k-rico]
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 07:26 PM


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At least they are not in TJ or Ensenada. CCD would be realively safe........


Being the sole member of the Tijuana booster club I gotta call you on that one. There are millions of people in northern Baja. What do you think? Everybody gets killed everyday?

If they were in TJ they could walk to the US and take the trolley home.
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 07:37 PM


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They have enough money to stay at the hotel through monday night which will give us time to get money to them.


takes little time to wire $$. you can do western union $$ transfer within an hour, just go do it (western union is found in every city). just send the goofballs $400, and tell them to take ABC bus to tijuana, then walk across border. ABC bus ticket will cost maybe $100+ each.
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 07:54 PM


Yes we will get some money wired down first thing tomorrow. I think they are ok tonight and she will call in the morning/.
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 08:09 PM


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Yes we will get some money wired down first thing tomorrow. I think they are ok tonight and she will call in the morning/.


Another option is to go to the ABC bus station in Tijuana, explain the situation and you can pay for two bus fares from CC to the border. The bus line will call ahead to the station there and confirm that their tickets are paid so they can make it back home without having to wire/transfer cash down.

I know of some folks who did exactly that to get their kids home from Guerrero Negro awhile back...
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 08:10 PM


Quote:
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Quote:
Originally posted by fishabductor
At least they are not in TJ or Ensenada. CCD would be realively safe........


Being the sole member of the Tijuana booster club I gotta call you on that one. There are millions of people in northern Baja. What do you think? Everybody gets killed everyday?

If they were in TJ they could walk to the US and take the trolley home.


Agreed! And ditto for Ensenada! Well, they couldn't walk or take the trolly but I think they'd be SAFE!




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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 08:19 PM


I am so happy that they are safe in C C. What a story they must have to tell. I assume they are healthy and no great harm has happened to them. I say to them "take the fifth" we do not need to know their story... but I sure would like to.
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 08:23 PM


glad to hear that there has been contact made. I know that being "missing" can be a frightening experience, mostly for those on the outside. My family was thought to be missing on one of our Baja trips (well before we were part of the Nomad family) and it was difficult for our families in the States who were worried sick (all while we were having the time of our lives!) Nonetheless, we are relieved that Mat and Melissa are safe and will most likely be returning to the states with an interesting story to tell.



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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 08:25 PM


timgdixon check your U2u
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 08:43 PM


timgdixon, please check u2u
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 09:13 PM


Very happy to hear these guys are safe. Way to go Nomads on your help; a resourceful and cohesive unit springing to action is a wonderful thing to see. Even without a call from them, I'm sure it would have only been a matter of days before they were spotted by someone here. Let's hope we get the full story because these crazy kids got some splaining to do!
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[*] posted on 9-5-2010 at 09:22 PM


Most excellent news!

Re: money transfers...if you both set up Paypal accounts on-line you can arrange instant payments to anyone with a Paypal acct. I use Paypal for international eBay sales. It's quick and easy to do if Melissa and Mat are near an internet service. The money can then be deposited in the account that a debit card draws on. Probably small amounts just in case?



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[*] posted on 9-6-2010 at 06:57 AM


What a relief! The bus service is fine. They will have a choice of several buses each day and the trip to Tijuana will take about 17 hours, with rest and meal stops along the way.
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[*] posted on 9-6-2010 at 07:00 AM


Just opened the threat on the surfacing of the young people in CC. In case they are in further need of assistance, I'm in Loreto, about an hour and a half away, and could make a run and bring them back to Loreto, where they could make arraignments for their return trip to Lala Land.
My phone #: 613 133-0343.

And can't believe that the name and address of the hotel they're staying in, hasn't been mentioned.:?::?:




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[*] posted on 9-7-2010 at 10:05 AM


I am guessing they left the car NOB ??? Got a ride with someone or took the bus down ??? Sure hope the car wasn't stolen. They need to learn how to call collect so that talking time isn't determined by a phone card.

so glad they surfaced ... now to re-collect all the notices posted !!!!

CC is soooooooooooo far south ... what an adventure !!





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[*] posted on 9-7-2010 at 01:03 PM


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I am so happy that they are safe in C C. What a story they must have to tell. I assume they are healthy and no great harm has happened to them. I say to them "take the fifth" we do not need to know their story... but I sure would like to.




Me too!

Glad to hear they've made contact.!!!!!!!!!!!
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