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djh
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Stopped at Bob and Susan's Today
I know many BajaNomads have been watching Bob and Susan's progress for the last couple of years. Some of us vicariously exercising our dreams, and
ALL of us rooting for their success and happiness.
Today Shing and I and brother Bruce and Kate stopped in to say hello to Bob and Susan and both see and congratulate their amazing progress on building
such a wonderful home ~ for themselves and their visitors.
And as most of you well know.... these very sweet folks (and their friendly little furry friends) welcomed us, and gave us a grand tour .
We'll stay with them one day soon, and we encourage any of you looking for that muy tranquillo week off the grid to stay with Bob and Susan too.
Really great folks living the dream!
djh and shing.
Its all just stuff and some numbers.
A day spent sailing isn\'t deducted from one\'s life.
Peace, Love, and Music
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by djh
And as most of you well know.... these very sweet folks (and their friendly little furry friends) welcomed us, and gave us a grand tour .
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All true. But, they won't let OUR furry friends to stay there. Unfortunately, that takes them out of the running, regardless of how much I'd like to
stay there.
I think I understand why they do that, but I think there are other solutions, especially on the scale they are operating at.
Not a criticism, just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions ... 
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Minnow
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The funny thing is that they are dog lovers. Bringing dogs in just causes too many problems for too many people. Besides they have two guard dogs
there. Two of the meanest wheeny dogs any bandito ever met.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Roberto
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Tom, I understand that. But, look at it this way - if I'm a dog lover, I can't take my own dogs. If I'm not, I have to put up with theirs.
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Minnow
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Knowing Bob as I do, I don't think he is worried about losing any business over the issue.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Roberto
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That's pretty much what I figured. In his position, I would have the same perspective. We're back to opinions and everyone having one, just like ...
well, you know.
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fishbuck
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The place looks fantastic from the photos.
$200/night during the introductory period and I heard $400/night normal price.
Any opinions about that?
Oh ya, three night minimum.
[Edited on 11-22-2007 by fishbuck]
"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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Bob and Susan
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roberto...with your name how cold you have a BAAAD dog????
email for a special exemption
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Roberto
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Yes, Bob, my dog is horrible. You run the serious risk of being licked to death. From where he sits, he thinks the world is a wonderful place full of
new friends. We can all learn from him. And yes, he's a Labrador Retriever.
I will email at the appropriate time.
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Bob and Susan
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we had one of those
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805gregg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishbuck
The place looks fantastic from the photos.
$200/night during the introductory period and I heard $400/night normal price.
Any opinions about that?
Oh ya, three night minimum.
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Way too high priced for me and my friends.
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backninedan
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I can't send people there at that price. But I have poor friends!!
[Edited on 11-22-2007 by backninedan]
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fishbuck
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Like I said it looks beautiful and I would love to go there. But that seems like a place for rich people at those prices.
I use to stay at the hotel Punta Chivato when it was about $55/night. What a deal. But then the new guy bought it and it's $400/night. It's the same
place basically. I'll probably never go back.
As for Playa Frambes, I think it's worth about $100/night. But then again I'm no rich guy.
"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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BAJACAT
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wow I thought paying $5 at EL COYOTE BEACH, was expensive, this prices are over my head.....:lol just having fun Bob&susan)....
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | I use to stay at the hotel Punta Chivato when it was about $55/night. What a deal. But then the new guy bought it and it's $400/night. It's the same
place basically. I'll probably never go back.
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I think nobody's interested in guests there. Maybe used more like a giant washing machine, whites only 
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vgabndo
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Discounting the cost of fuel and insurance, we normally spend about forty days in Baja for the price of a minimum stay with Bob and Susan. We're just
retired folks with a couple of jobs to augment our income. I guess I'm happy for folks who can afford $1200.00 for three nights in a motel, but that
is so far from our reality that it is a little difficult to take it seriously.
It should be noted that these potentially harsh comments are coming from someone who is currently reading a lot about the Zen principles of "right
livlihood".
My business is not based on charging as much as I can get away with, but how little I can charge and still make an acceptable profit. My clients get
the responsible, accountable, authentic man I am, complete with the ready smile, at an obviously competitive price. I really like it that way even if
I can't afford to stay at Playa Frambes.
These are just MY judgements.
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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JG
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Could It Be In Peso's?
Rate for high season in a 2bdr. casita...4 persons...$199+ $199+ $98+ $98=$594 X 12%tax= $665.28X 3 days=$1995.84 ..NOT INC. AIR, DINNER, GROUND
TRASPORTATION, BOOZE, HOOKERS, JEWELERY?....Switzerland here we come!
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vandenberg
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Yes,!!!! However there are the penthouse hotel suites that rent for up to $ 30.000 per night in some swank hotels around the world, which ,in this
case, makes it all relevant.
And... who wouldn't rather be in Baja 
[Edited on 11-22-2007 by vandenberg]
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Bajajack
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Yup, it's gotta be in them mexican dollares as I could'nt imagine anyone running the gauntlet to get that far in the boondocks just for the priviledge
of paying that kind of inflated rate.
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Diver
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You cheapos are obviously not the clientelle that Bob is after.
Your comments only identify you as cheap or poor.
Although I normally prefer to camp when in Baja, a 2 bedroom casita on the beach with all the conveniences, toys, and some meals is well worth the
price.
Imagine 2 rooms at the La Pinta plus breakfast and toy rentals....
I'd rather stay with Bob !!
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