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El Jefe
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Still in love
While out surfing glassy four footers ALL BY MYSELF this morning I reflected upon how fortunate I am to have my wonderful Paula with me. Here I drug
her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula to live in view of my little surf paradise, and she tolerates it! As I return from the water, there
she is engrossed at her easel. "Was that you out there, honey?"
I know that there are many women whose idea it was to move to Baja, but I'll bet most followed the dreams of their men.
So here's a shout out to all you fabulous Baja Women who have followed your men to this new, exciting and often challenging life. YOU are truly the
stuff dreams are made of.
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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fishabductor
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I did the opposite however and followed my wife to baja, as this is her and her families home.
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CP
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Thanks for the cheer El Jefe!
During those 'challenging' moments I often remind myself of the line from a song "I'd rather live with him in his world, then live without him in
mine.'
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by El Jefe
... Here I drug her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula |
are you sure you didn't mean I DRUGGED her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula. that's what I had to do 
Bob Durrell
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LaloinBaja
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Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any
comments??
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LaloinBaja
Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any
comments?? |
The young doctor every gringo went to left town. There is a clinic which serves everybody. I received treatment there last year and the doctor was
very good. The fee was 100 pesos and the prescriptions were nominal.
For anything serious or critical, you have to get to La Paz, pronto. It is a 6-7 hours drive.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
| Quote: | Originally posted by LaloinBaja
Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any
comments?? |
The young doctor every gringo went to left town. There is a clinic which serves everybody. I received treatment there last year and the doctor was
very good. The fee was 100 pesos and the prescriptions were nominal.
For anything serious or critical, you have to get to La Paz, pronto. It is a 6-7 hours drive. |
I just don't think that one can reasonably consider a 6-7 hour drive as the response to a critical situation. Things that make Mulege so special are
also things that should be a warning to those who know they have any medical conditions that could cause an acute situation. How about the relatively
new hospital in Loreto? Haven't seen much written about that facility.
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
| Quote: | Originally posted by LaloinBaja
Right On Bro' Been draggin'my esposa all over Baja for 30 years...Lately the worries are : what about medical care in the Mulege area?? Any
comments?? |
The young doctor every gringo went to left town. There is a clinic which serves everybody. I received treatment there last year and the doctor was
very good. The fee was 100 pesos and the prescriptions were nominal.
For anything serious or critical, you have to get to La Paz, pronto. It is a 6-7 hours drive. |
I just don't think that one can reasonably consider a 6-7 hour drive as the response to a critical situation. Things that make Mulege so special are
also things that should be a warning to those who know they have any medical conditions that could cause an acute situation. How about the relatively
new hospital in Loreto? Haven't seen much written about that facility. |
I didn't mean to imply that a 6 or 7 hour drive was reasonable in a crisis. Quite the opposite.
I don't know anything about a new hospital in Loreto. Anybody??
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Bajahowodd
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http://www.beachfrontloreto.com/Loreto_Mexico_Hospital/page_...
I was speaking of this facility. I don't imagine that it's going to replace Sloan Kettering or Cedars Sinai anytime soon, but for folks in Mulege, it
may be a life saver.
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Loretana
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Originally posted by Toneart
"I don't know anything about a new hospital in Loreto. Anybody??"
It's a nice new building with no staff to speak of. Any kind of SERIOUS care needs to head quickly to La Paz.
Or better yet, get your SKYMED insurance and have yourself flown to the States. As far as trauma medicine goes, you're SOL here in LTO.
PS. Sorry for the hijack......
I followed my sweetie to Loreto in 1986 (What are we going to DO down THERE?) and have never regretted it for a second!! 
[Edited on 1-28-2011 by Loretana]
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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SkyMedBarbara
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Loretana
Originally posted by Toneart
Or better yet, get your SKYMED insurance and have yourself flown to the States. As far as trauma medicine goes, you're SOL here in LTO.
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Hi! I'm Barbara Vandenberg. Loreto's SkyMed Rep. Please feel free to contact me for information on becoming a SkyMed Member..We "Take you HOME!"
incase of a medical emergency or critical injury.. skymedloreto@gmail.com Have a great safe day! Barbara
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by El Jefe
While out surfing glassy four footers ALL BY MYSELF this morning I reflected upon how fortunate I am to have my wonderful Paula with me. Here I drug
her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula to live in view of my little surf paradise, and she tolerates it! As I return from the water, there
she is engrossed at her easel. "Was that you out there, honey?"
I know that there are many women whose idea it was to move to Baja, but I'll bet most followed the dreams of their men.
So here's a shout out to all you fabulous Baja Women who have followed your men to this new, exciting and often challenging life. YOU are truly the
stuff dreams are made of. |
A very nice thing to say Tom... You are very lucky to have Paula by your side... a great companion!
Viva Baja #2 May, 2001:
Tom (El Jefe) and Paula won the 2 nights' stay in Ensenada at the Hotel San Nicolas Honeymoon Suite (with in room jacuzzi)...va va vavoom!!!
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BBBB-1 Celito Lindo, (Sept., 2001)
Viva Baja #3 (Feb., 2002)
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BFS
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Hey I was the first one out this morning! Must of ben a different beach....
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bajacalifornian
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Loretana is correct. Nice building. That's about it. I've been life flighted out. Good thing. Still here. Dr. Fernando is a good diagnostician.
Solved things the American doctors never did solve, for 200 peso fee and 300 pesos in meds. Don't underestimate him.
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Gaucho
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Good on ya Tom! We'll see you and Paula in April.
| Quote: | Originally posted by El Jefe
While out surfing glassy four footers ALL BY MYSELF this morning I reflected upon how fortunate I am to have my wonderful Paula with me. Here I drug
her all the way down this godforsaken peninsula to live in view of my little surf paradise, and she tolerates it! As I return from the water, there
she is engrossed at her easel. "Was that you out there, honey?"
I know that there are many women whose idea it was to move to Baja, but I'll bet most followed the dreams of their men.
So here's a shout out to all you fabulous Baja Women who have followed your men to this new, exciting and often challenging life. YOU are truly the
stuff dreams are made of. |
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Paula
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajacalifornian
Loretana is correct. Nice building. That's about it. I've been life flighted out. Good thing. Still here. Dr. Fernando is a good diagnostician.
Solved things the American doctors never did solve, for 200 peso fee and 300 pesos in meds. Don't underestimate him. |
And don't overestimate him. He is always studying, always learning, but not yet always a safe bet. In a serious situation, don't rely on Loreto or
Mulege care-- get to La Paz, or Skymed out-- quickly!!
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Dave
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David
With each passing day I am thankful I didn't give you permission to take my photograph. 
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David K
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But you are so beautiful Dave! 
Do you miss making sandwiches... I miss getting a pastrami and your business name was still on the building lasttime I drove by!
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AmoPescar
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Tom,
So glad to hear you are enjoying the good life in Baja and have your beautiful wife Paula by your side!!!
I'm living in Vista now and think of you all the time when I pass by your old haunts.
Take care and have one for me!
Miguelamo   
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AmoPescar
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