Timo1
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I did it !!!
I finally ordered the book God and Mr. Gomez which
arrived a couple days ago
Yesterday I thot I'de glance thru it
Needless to say.....Its finished...same day
Thank you to all who kept recommending this must read
Anyone who hasn't read this and is interested in building
in Baja should get it
Thanks again
Tim
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DENNIS
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After all these years, it still has the feel of today. What a great read. I'm going to dig out my copy and do it again.
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BajaGringo
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I have given that book away as a present to a couple of friends in the process of "thinking about" moving down here and build a house. I think it
should be a must read for all considering such a move.
It really helps to put you in the right frame of mind and help you be able to just laugh at some of the inevitable things that would normally raise
your blood pressure.
Actually that philosophy tends to work well in most things in life. Jack Smith was wise beyond his years and could probably have been a good
psychotherapist.
I could sure of used his help from time to time...
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Bajahowodd
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Don't know why I can't get the whole link hot. But, it's worth checking out. Some guys searched for and found the house.
http://www.ploung.com/jack's_house.htm
[Edited on 5-9-2009 by Bajahowodd]
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BajaGringo
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Wow - I have been out there and never realized I was so close. Always wondered exactly where it was. Will stop by on my next trip out that way. Thanks
for the link. Here it is again for those who have trouble:
Jack Smith's House from God and Mr. Gomez
[Edited on 5-9-2009 by BajaGringo]
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Timo1
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I C&P ed that link
Fantastic follow up to something so fresh in my mind
Thank you sir !!!
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Bajahowodd
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My pleasure. I was always a fan of his and read his column religiously in the La Times. I stumbled upon that link, and immediately thought it would be
enjoyed by many. Still don't know why I couldn't paste the entire link. obviously, I'm no internet wizard.
[Edited on 5-9-2009 by Bajahowodd]
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
My pleasure. I was always a fan of his and read his column religiously in the La Times. I stumbled upon that link, and immediately thought it would be
enjoyed by many. Still don't know why I couldn't paste the entire link. obviously, I'm no internet wizard.
[Edited on 5-9-2009 by Bajahowodd] |
But Bajagringo came to the rescue and posted a wonderful link.
Muchas gracias amigo.
Time to dig that book back up and again have a few laughs.
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Bajahowodd
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Yep. thanks, Ron, as you know how handicapped I am....
BTW, if you navigate around the site to which the link connects, you'll find some other interesting photos of El Rosario, Coco's Corner and
Alphonsina's.
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LaTijereta
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Rain of Gold
Another good book that is hard to put down, but is well worth getting your hands on..
http://www.amazon.com/Rain-Gold-V%C3%ADctor-E-Villase%C3%B1o...
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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Keri
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Both books are fantastic. Love them alot. La Tijereta do you know there is 3 more books in the Rain of Gold series. Wild Steps of Heaven Burro Genius
and the latest and last Crazy Loco Love. Don't miss them they are all wonderful also,k 
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LaTijereta
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Keri,
When in Oceanside I walk by the Villaseņor ranch everyday taking the dogs to the park.. What a special family they have become.
All his books are up there for reading, once you read the 1st one Rain of Gold.. you are drawn to the sequels..
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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