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Pompano
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Location: Bay of Conception and Up North
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"THE ROAD TO BAJA"
I am driving an empty pickup w/canopy from San Diego - Tecate - Mulege on May 14th -15th. Have room for a rider or two and/or some cargo.
Riders: You must have proper ids, shoes, recent shower, and be a non-smoker. If you are a drug-user, I get all the rewards from the federales for
turning your sorry burro in. You are allowed a beer or two...BUT..you forfeit your ration and will be ejected if you mention politics or religion.
I'm one of those old-timer Baja-road vets and rarely crash anymore if you keep me awake. It's 645 miles to my door. My best time over the last 37
years is 9 hours...but that was on a Ninja crotchrocket and there were no topos yet. This pickup is MUCH less windy...plus you can sightsee when not
helping me watch for cattle and my lost cooler. Photo ops are constant.
Will overnight and have dinner at one of many nice places along the way....no Mama's, though, can't take that old Mayo anymore. Carmelita knows me
well, though. Motel will likely be at G.Negro and say Hi to the Nomad at the desk again.
So....Anyone with a 'special need' in Mulege?...or along the way? I stop for Pacificos.
A clue to riding with me.....Life is way too serious to be taken seriously. Pompano.
p.s. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
[Edited on 2-10-2013 by Pompano]
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Paulina
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If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Wish it could be me...I don't have any business in Mulege, it would simply be for the pleasure of being in
your passenger seat.
P<*)))><
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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Bob and Susan
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Location: Mulege BCS on the BAY
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i could use something... 
i'll pay a case of beer when you arrive...
check u2u for details
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vandenberg
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Roger,
I'm "almost" considering taking the bus north so I could ride back with you.
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toneart
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Hey Rogelio,
Unfortunately for me (and you), I cannot ride with you on this trip. It would certainly be fun. The only question a potential rider should ask is: Can
you guarantee that, even though you have showered, have you gotten all the years of fish out of your clothes and hair? If not, you would have to stop
for fishing along the way and allow the passenger to catch up.  He/she may have
some catching up to do in pounding Pacificos too. However, I am certain that that would not be possible.
Vie bien, Amigo!
(Regarding the photo: I am certainly glad you are showing THAT woman taking a back seat to THAT man because THAT man will be driving the USA for the
next eight years.) 
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comitan
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Obama driving, Hillary smiling priceless.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Paula
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I hope that who ever the lucky passenger is, they will do a trip report! No doubt there will be some good stories to tell
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Baja Bernie
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Roger please
keep me in mind for any future trip....where I can make arrangements to either fly down or fly back...........I believe I would totally enjoy
listening to your tackle box for the whole trip.
Bernie
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Pompano
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Bernie...I am at your pleasure.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Baja Bernie
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If none of you realize it---Life is GOOD
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paula
I hope that who ever the lucky passenger is, they will do a trip report! No doubt there will be some good stories to tell |
It is bound to be a trip to remember;
Last winter I picked up Pompano and headed into Mulege for lunch. As we pulled up to the first stop sign in town, there was a man with a little box
asking for money for something. As I slowed for the stop, the man approached the passenger window and Pompano grabbed the box saying loudly, "gracias
senior por denero" over and over.
Of course Pompano handed the box back to the man after a look of bewilderment had been fixed on his face. All of the bystanders cracked up laughing as
did I.
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja Bernie
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
Hey Rogelio,
(Regarding the photo: I am certainly glad you are showing THAT woman taking a back seat to THAT man because THAT man will be driving the USA for the
next eight years.) |
Tony, I promised you this.
here is a photo of a person you and I could have a ball discussing while popping a few caps on the Baja Road..(..in bistros of course.) He is, I
believe, one of your favorite radio personalities...'Big Eddy'..
Eddy is an avid fisherman and hunter who moved Up North many years ago. It's a small town environment and I first met Eddy in the 80's. Got his
start announcing ND college sports and then local talk radio...and then...ugh...politics on 'Air America.'.. and lately caught him on Larry King a
couple nights ago. I deplore political rants of any party, but he's a good sportsman, and we've had some good snow hunts together. Anecdote: He once
nicked my motorhome with the tip of his Cessna wing when taxiing into my yard. Just busted a small running light on both rigs. I think it spilled
his koolaid, too.
Anyhoo...thought that would interest you in these trying times for us non-political types.
[Edited on 5-13-2008 by Pompano]
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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LaTijereta
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Leaving on 13th...
Sorry to miss the convoy..
We are headed down Tuesday am for Loreto..
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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shari
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Registered: 3-10-2006
Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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Gee, I've been trying to think of something I need just so the magical mystery baja tour would detour our way...so um...I sure need a washing
machine...a case of beer to bringing one under $100!!! Ya might even get an abalone dinner! Have a blast guys...love to be a fly on the cooler on that
trip.
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Pompano
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Two questions...directions to Sharky's?...when is happy hour? This could be a lonng trip.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | | Originally posted by shari...I sure need a washing machine... |
shari...I may have what you need. A clothes washer, right? I doubt we can swing that wide a detour-loop going south, but I will contact you after
arriving home about that item. Is Juan is a good handyman? Here's an idea for you. I have a clothes washer a mi Coyote casa that just spins like a
dervish..it will not agitate...but all the other cycles, etc. work well.
It's a Mabe..so maybe it will work with Juan's help. It's pretty new, so should be made to work for many seasons.
I have had my fun trying to get the damn thing running right, and my washer-maestro, El Diamonde of Mulege, is always too busy chasing
senoritas...besides, I like the laundromat run to town.
So there ya go, mon shari...If you don't find another beforehand, you can U2U me in a couple weeks from now after we get back from a little fishing
trip.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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debindesert
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Maybe Next Time
I already feel that I have passed up a great opportunity. Thank you for the offer.
-Deb
 
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well
preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
screaming, \'What a ride!\' - Author Unknown
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Natalie Ann
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Riders: You must have proper ids, shoes, recent shower, and be a non-smoker. |
Roger - I gotta wear shoes???!!!
Nena
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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toneart
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Thanks for the Big Ed photos, Roger. Why was he taxiing into your yard? Must be a big yard. Anyway, being in the sun and atmosphere of Mulege and SOC
sure beats any political rant. And getting there can be lots of fun.
I just arrived in my Norcal home this week. Sorting out neglected duties, obligations, etc. It may take awhile.
Hope you get the ideal passenger(s). Looks like your back seat is filling up with females. Give Natalie Ann a break and make an exception to the shoe
rule. Also, the others pale in comparison to DebinDesert. There's still room in the back seat for you. Snuzzle in!
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