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DianaT
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Now I know
So that is what a septic system looks like in Baja
We have been so excited, but hesitant that something may happen to prevent this deal. We never thought we would buy a place in Baja, but we fell in
love with Bahia Asuncion and Abreojos. If all goes well, and it should, we are buying a second home in Bahia Asuncion. All nomads, please keep a
positive thought for us.
It is all because of this board! Without this forum, we may have never turned right at Vizcaino.
Thanks, and come see us when we are there in Bahia Asuncion. It is a beautiful place. Yes, this time of year, the wind is strong in the afternoon,
but the morning and the evenings are calm and wonderful. . 
Are we excited with our new project?  Oh no, we just don't sleep at nights. At three o'clock in the morning, we may be discussing walls, storage,
colors, or whatever.
See you in Baja!
Diane and John
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
So that is what a septic system looks like in Baja
Are we excited with our new project? Oh no, we just don't sleep at nights. At three o'clock in the morning, we may be discussing walls, storage,
colors, or whatever.
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Congratulations Diane and John, we can feel the excitement in your writing. We also like the design of your septic, being above ground level, avoiding
run off. Good luck with your new adventure!
P y D <*)))><
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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fdt
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Felicidades y am very happy for you.
A well informed Baja California traveler is a smart Baja California traveler!
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DENNIS
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Looks like your pooch wants to be the first one to use it.
I know what you mean. I've built my house a million times in my midnight mind.
Good luck on yours.
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Natalie Ann
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Kudos to you Diane and John! I'm real pleased for ya.
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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BajaWarrior
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Best wishes on your project!
We'll be in Acunsion this August, the pictures that Shari has on her website are very inviting and I looked at your collection on Webshots, your
right, fantastic place!
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Cypress
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Best of luck with the new home. Keep us updated on your progress.
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Bob H
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jdtrotter..... I love your photos of the area on Webshots. Campo Rene Beach looks like a fantastic place to hang out a few days. Can you give us
directions to that place?
The best of luck on your project. How exciting for you.
Bob H
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
jdtrotter..... I love your photos of the area on Webshots. Campo Rene Beach looks like a fantastic place to hang out a few days. Can you give us
directions to that place?
The best of luck on your project. How exciting for you.
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Thank to everyone-- I know that nomads really understand the excitement.
Bob, there are two ways to reach Campo Rene---just a great place. For a beautiful adventure, drive to Bahia Asuncion and then take the approx. 60
mile dirt road to Abreojos and then out to Campo Rene. You will see some beautiful totally pristine coast lines.
But the easier way to reach Campo Rene is to continue on Highway One past Vizcaino and several miles down the road, you will see a turn off for
Abreojos. Much of that road is paved---not the last part, however. Before Abreojos there is a turn off to Campo Rene, well marked---we really love
the place and will visit again. Not fancy, very basic, but a decent bed and shelter---we like cabin 12.
I could just sit and watch the tide drain and fill the estuary. Then there is the beautiful shell beach---dang, it is great.
Hope you will visit Asuncion even if you decide to drive back to the main highway to reach Campo Rene. The environs in Asuncion are very
different---but we think it is all an often forgotten part of Baja.
So much Baja, and all of it is magical---can someone explain why that is??
Diane
Edit ---can't believe I put my age !
[Edited on 5-3-2007 by jdtrotter]
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vgabndo
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Oh Diane, the adventure "heats up". Now that our place is essentially complete, I really miss being able to put myself to sleep with long nightly
imaginings of how it was all going to come together. I stumbled upon some sketches the other day from twelve years ago. There is no comparison with
what actually exists.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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DavidT
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Get your dog to face the other way and you will never have to carry "doggie bags" again.
David
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Loretana
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Building the dream house
Ms. Diane,
Buena suerte with your Baja home project.
I am also spending sleepless nights dreaming about my "fishing shack". My wall is coming along nicely.
Here's a picture of my concrete crew.
Cute, huh?
Viva Baja!! 
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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Loretana
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Concrete crew
One more try..
here are my concrete boys.......
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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shari
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So now I can officialy welcome you two daring youngsters (at heart) to lovely Bahia Asuncion...you will be an asset to our community and I know you
will learn alot about being "human" not just american! Living in baja is a whole new ballgame...an exciting, frustrating but rewarding one...ya win
and lose some innings...but it's all about playing! bienvenidos amigos
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rts551
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Web site for campo Rene
http://www.camporene.com/punta-abreojos.htm
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oladulce
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Very exciting Diane. Now we'll see your focus shift to Baja homebuilding questions. At least mine did a while back so I asked Doug if he would
consider starting a "Baja home" topic on a BB for Baja traveler's because there's no other source of information out there. I was full of questions
and didn't want to clutter the board for those looking for travel info only. He agreed, and the "casa and living" subtopic was created.
I've gained valuable info from here and try to share some of what we have learned. Please post your progress and any tips you may have along the way.
I still have a million questions and enjoy seeing other's building projects.
I said this once regarding home building photos:
"... I'll spare you the photos of chalk lines on a vacant lot amongst lava rocks and stickers, or shots of a fresh block wall, intricately tied rebar,
or a newly poured roof. I discovered that photos of a construction project are sort of like baby pictures- to the parents they're the most beautiful
things in the world. Share them with others, and eyes can start to glaze over.
Me, I like construction photos, especially when accompanied by some "After" shots to show the owner's vision. Hope you'll show us some more. "
I've discovered that many Nomads enjoy construction photos whether they've been thru it themselves or are dreaming of the future. So please post
photos too, or better yet, start a blog of your adventure - you'd write a great one based on that great travelogue you wrote.
Here's some fond memories:
Septico on a lava bed with broken handtools at the bottom
Finalmente.
(Thanks to Juan del Rio for the photos)
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DianaT
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Oladulce,
Well, our basic little abode is already built---needs finishing, and we will be doing some more building and some changes. I am writing about this
entire experience---will keep a log.
We don't plan on stopping our travels---we are still Baja Snoops, we will just now have another place to which we can return.
Loretana---they have great smiles! But a real cement mixer? Now that is a real luxury.
vgabndo--- I need more sleep --- soon, I hope.
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you will be an asset to our community and I know you will learn alot about being "human" not just american!
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Shari, don't really understand what you mean???
Well, off the the Baja homebuilding forum.
Diane
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Bob and Susan
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did you EVER think you be "talking" with others about septic systems???
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
did you EVER think you be "talking" with others about septic systems???
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Not since by parents hooked up to the sewers in the 1950s.
We have also learned that if one person in town builds it, anyone else who builds anything will criticize how it was built. As non-handy people,
ignorance can be bliss, sometimes.
Love your web page, and love your project!
Diane
[Edited on 5-4-2007 by jdtrotter]
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Roberto
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Great choice! One of the most untouched, beautiful areas in Baja. Plus, you don't need A/C in the summer! From someone who has had and has property in
Baja, I can tell you this: unless you have unlimited funds, you are in for quite a learning experience. Come to think of it, even if you DO have
unlimited funds, you will learn a thing or two.
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