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fishbuck
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Ensenada Bound!
I'm excited. I'm leaving in Tuesday morning for Ensenada and San Quintin. If I do it right I'll get as far as El Rosario and stay a night at Baja
Cactus.
I'll drop my freshly issue FM3 on my way through to get it registered which is the point of the trip.
I'll try to stop in TJ and buy a cheap cellphone. My developer lives in TJ and I'll try and call him. He's not answering my emails so I guess I'll
just have to try the more direct approach.
I still need to find out about the EIR and grading permit.
Also, I want to stop at the Stewart Title office and chat with them a little.
I'm also going to try and hunt down a bulldozer in either Ensenada or SQ.
If it works out right I'll stop at the Pyramind for the book signing on Sat.
I'll try to hunt down internet access at each stop so I can check in.
Yep, I'm excited!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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bajaguy
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Fishbuck
There has been a lot of discussion here regarding the trials and tribulations of obtaining the FM-3 from various sources. What experiences did you
have in obtaining yours, where did you get it, and what were the requirements.
When you register your FM-3 will you do it yourself or use an "agent"???
Thanks
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BajaWarrior
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Fishbuck,
make sure you get a phone good for all of Baja and not a "town" phone that is only good in Tijuana and surrounding area.
I mistakenly recieved a "town" phone in San Felipe years ago, only worked 30 miles north and 30 miles south of town through BajaCel.
I now have a north america plan through Cingular for my Baja use, 450 anytime minutes for Canada, U.S., and all of Mexico. Uses TelCel and Mexico030
repeaters. No phone cards, and bills in U.S. Works in San Quintin as well. Not sure if this plan is still available, but I know Cingular is still good
in Baja.
Look me up if your at the Book Signing!
Thanks also for the info regarding the area your lot is on, we'll definately check it out, and yep, on quads in comfort, we've gone further.... Oh
we're not racers, we're in our mid 40's and we can cruise on washboard easily at 30 miles and hour safely. I figure it is a good 35 miles from El
Pabellon?
Good luck on your trip and have a great time!
[Edited on 5-1-2007 by BajaWarrior]
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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bajaguy
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speaking of phones
Purchased a Movistar cell for use in the TJ-Ensenada area in December. Turned the phone on today (in Carson City, NV) and received a message welcoming
me to the Cingular network. Going to check the Cingular dealer tomorrow and get the details.
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Minnow
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Terry, based on experience. You just used 500 pesos for that message.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Minnow
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Viva Carlos Slim!!!!!!!!!!!!
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
There has been a lot of discussion here regarding the trials and tribulations of obtaining the FM-3 from various sources. What experiences did you
have in obtaining yours, where did you get it, and what were the requirements.
When you register your FM-3 will you do it yourself or use an "agent"???
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I finally answered your U2U! And yes I'm going to use your agent Aida. If I can find internet in Ensenada I'll report back in.
As far as getting my "3" it was easy. My only snag was my local PD clearance letter. When I called to pick it up they said it was mailed to the
Consulado. But when I got to the Consulado it wasn't there so I had to drive back to the PD in Costa Mesa and get it. No biggie.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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bajaguy
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Fish$$$
Thanks for the info, also got the u2u!!!!!
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Smoke
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Fishbuck, was the police clearance letter a form letter? We are crossing th e border thursday afternoon, hope to make it to San Quintin by dark.
Mulege second day and Los Barriles day 3. Have contacted a lady in Los Barriles who sent a list of things we would need and the police letter was not
one of them.
Smoke
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fishbuck
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Ya, it's a 5 year local background investigation. Nothing to serious. Go to your local PD front desk and ask. They will know what it is. Fill out a
short application. If you do it on Tues you might get it by Thurs.
Maybe it's only a requirement at the Mexican Consulate.
I made it from Loreto to SQ in one day. Alot for one days worth. From Loreto I usually give up at La Paz.
Good Luck!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Smoke
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Thanks Fishbuck , I will try to find internet hookup as well to see how your doing. We are building in Los Barriles so I doubt any of the info on
permits would be relative in SQ.
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fishbuck
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Ya, I love Los Barriles. My 1st flying trip to Baja was at Palmas De Cortez. What a great area!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Smoke
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Our first trip was to Rancho Leonero and fell in love with the area and people.
NO Cabo for us. Fishen and Eaten & Beer
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Bob and Susan
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smoke
that letter is ONLY needed in the USA
your lady probably won't need it
they WILL want a copy of the paid tax bill
and
MARRIAGE Certificate!!!
DONT forget to carry it at ALL times
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Smoke
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Thanks Bob & Susan, As posted before we will be staying in Mulege one night. Which rv park would you recommend.
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Bob and Susan
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Serenidad for one night...$15
hook-ups
water
electrical
bar
restruant
very secure
not on the beach but for one day GREAT!!!
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bajabound2005
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We didn't need a tax bill, marriage cert OR police letter for getting FM3 at Consulate in San Diego and then registering in Ensenada.
Have a great trip!
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DanO
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Correct -- no police letter, etc. needed in Ensenada. They did require a letter (for each of us) from our U.S. bank, apostilled, attesting to the
level of monthly deposits in our two separate accounts.
If "Aida" is Aida Topete, she's the same person we use, and is well worth the money. She got our FM3s initially, and does the renewals as well. The
whole thing is handled entirely by mail.
[Edited on 5-1-2007 by DanO]
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Bob and Susan
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you guys mean...
i don't have to carry a MARRIAGE Certificate
susan make me carry it EVERYWHERE!!!
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Alan
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
you guys mean...
i don't have to carry a MARRIAGE Certificate
susan make me carry it EVERYWHERE!!! |
That's not too bad. My wife makes me wear mine on a string around my neck.
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