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timgdixon
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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.
Tim
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DENNIS
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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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jmendez
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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.
Thanks again,
jmendez(mat's sister)
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Mulegena
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Quote: | 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
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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.
Just can't be bothered.
[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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k-rico
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"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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k-rico
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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.
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mtgoat666
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Quote: | Originally posted by timgdixon
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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timgdixon
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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/.
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BajaGringo
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Quote: | Originally posted by timgdixon
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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bajabound2005
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Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
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!
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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redmesa
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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.
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bajafam
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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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longlegsinlapaz
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timgdixon check your U2u
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Mulegena
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timgdixon, please check u2u
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briantroy
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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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windgrrl
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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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When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
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Juanita
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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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vandenberg
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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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BajaBlanca
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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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cynthiajeffries
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Quote: | Originally posted by redmesa
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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