Gaucho
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Building In Baja
Hi all,
This is my first posting on BN. I thought this would be a good link (below) for many of you who are either in the process of building a new casa or
contemplating it. My wife and I own a lot on the lower east cape and I've been slowly compiling info on building techniques, finishes, solar, septic,
etc...The woman who publishes these newsletters is named Wendy Raines, based in Todos Santos. Definately worth a read!
http://buildinginbaja.com/
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Russ
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Hey Gaucho, Welcome aboard. I down loaded 3 of the news letters and will read them later. Thanks.
I grew up in Laguna. Graduated '68
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fixtrauma
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Thanks Gaucho
Thanks Gaucho. We are building in Centenario and I do appreciate the website you posted.....Don
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Sharrone
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Thank you. We can use all the info we can get. Building on the east cape.
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Gaucho
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Hey Russ,
Is your Mom a teacher named Linda?
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Russ
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No. But my sister Linda is. At the Presbyterian Pre School
[Edited on 11-20-2008 by Russ]
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Gaucho
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Small world, my son was in her class.
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oladulce
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Loads of useful information in these newsletters and a great resource. Thanks Gaucho
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Gaucho
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Oladulce, no problem.
Now if I can just save enough money to build something and utilize these newsletters!!
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shari
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welcome to the whacky world of Nomadlandia and thanks for offering this info....look forward to hearing more from you.
Oladulce...LOVE the new avatar....what the heck is it? Surfer getting beamed up? twister creating a new type of wave? very cool...would love the big
version
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schwlind
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
Oladulce...LOVE the new avatar....what the heck is it? Surfer getting beamed up? twister creating a new type of wave? very cool...would love the big
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Looks like a water spout...
Have seen them in Biscayne Bay and looks just like 'em
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oladulce
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
Oladulce...LOVE the new avatar....what the heck is it? Surfer getting beamed up? twister creating a new type of wave? very cool...would love the big
version |
The new picture is of a waterspout in Nicaragua this summer. A fascinating weather event (to see from a distance!).
Saw our first waterspout in Baja during Hurricane Norbert weather this Oct. and captured some brief video, but it doesn't translate well to a still
photo.
[Edited on 11-22-2008 by oladulce]
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oladulce
Loads of useful information in these newsletters and a great resource. Thanks Gaucho |
Gaucho, I totally
agree with oladulce. It is a wealth of information; even more amazing; it's extremely factual & accurate. Based on my experiences building here,
I only wish Wendy had begun publishing this 10 years ago for my first construction. If you plan your construction using the oft hard fought for
information freely given, you'll be way ahead in the long run.
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Gaucho
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Longlegs,
I corresponded a bit with Wendy via email and she's really generous w/ her time and contacts as well. Maybe, if we're lucky, the price of materials
might come down a little bit over the next 12 -18 months. That sure would make it easier for me to get started w/ my project! 
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slimshady
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Just started on my bodega/ two room house in Los Barriles. I wanted to take advantage of the dollar to peso rate and finally get the project under
way. My lot is Four Rows back in the only development in the East Cape with the only boat launch ramp between La Paz and SJD.
[Edited on 12-2-2008 by slimshady]
[Edited on 12-2-2008 by slimshady]
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heike
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Can I ask how much a sq. ft. I am thinking of adding a bedroom and would like to get an idea of the cost in Los Barriles
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