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vgabndo
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VGABNDO is home, Part Two we win the lottery.
We set out from Mt. Shasta in four wheel drive on Dec. 28, and battled a headwind that wouldn't let the Cummins pull top gear through the Sac valley.
Met Nomad Woody with a View for a very pleasant overnight parked at his curb. He and his sweet wife made us feel at home. My mission then was to
deliver a bet of rare custom made beer to Shari in Bahia Asuncion to satisfy a soccer wager. We arrived New Years Eve in B.A. and that sleep-in
do-nothing bunch of Canadians down there didn't even have a party going on.
Believe me, we had all the fun we had the energy to have.
That is a nicely integrated community and we found it among the friendliest of all we visited.
We made our first fisit for about 8-9 days, but it was during the time that the water pump was out in Viscaino, and no one on the end of the penensula
had piped water for about a week. We ran for GN resupplied, did laundry and prepared for phase two.
Here are some images and thoughts.
I wish I had a better image, but IFLYFISH moves so fast it is hard to focus. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you to a man among men. What an
amazing story. On his previous visit to Bahia Asuncion he was getting around in an electric wheelchair. This year as he stood with me as I surf
fished, a flat bed truck pulled up and backed to the waterline. CHRISTO VIVE was finger painted across the hood. Momentarily, after getting his line
in the water, our Mexican friend had Creadence Clearwater blasting on the stereo.
There should have been a picture of Rick dancin' his butt off while I played air guitar on my fishin' rod. Priceless.
This will be a lifelong friendship.
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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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sanquintinsince73
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Good for you two. How about some more pics??
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vgabndo
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I claim first tracks.
On this deserted "secret" beach in central Baja I was told that no one had ever sailed there. I had a nice steady off-shore for a couple of hours of
fun.
I had unloaded three other times only to find that the surfaces and or wind conditions just didn't cut it. I did, however, generate a story or two
when I passed locals while sailing dead down wind along one of the elevated mud sections of the road from San Ignacio Lagoon.
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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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shari
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Glad to hear you made it home OK but we sure miss you and Kathy here...sniff sniff...its been pretty darn quiet around here lately with all you snow
birds heading back north. It was such a pleasure to reconnect with you and witness the meeting of the minds with you and Iflydude....we look forward
to your return brother.
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vgabndo
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Thanks Sis, your welcome was wonderful, and its a real nice bunch of folks hangin with you. Hey I posted a question for you on Restraunt Reviews.
Maybe you can share the post with them.
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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vgabndo
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The peaceful cove at San Roque
We spent a number of nights on the little slab in front of Juan Arce's grandparents place in front of the church. We also had a Disca Party there
with the whole community driving the twelve miles up from BA to San Roque.
There was a lot of good food highlighted by Juan's cooking up a load of pulpo on his propane disca.
I looked everywhere I went to try to buy one and was about resigned to having to build one when I found two at the flea market in Maneadero Saturday.
I got one with an ag disc that weighs in at about thirty pounds. Picture to follow.
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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nbacc
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Nice trip. BUT, I gotta say that Mt. Shasta looked magnificent yesterday and is going to look the same or better today. If you can't be in Baja at
least the view is REALLY good. Nancy from Redding
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
..... that sleep-in do-nothing bunch of Canadians down there didn't even have a party going on. |
Yeah, what a bunch of hosers, eh?
I hope to sneak up to BA for an overnight on my moto trip last half of February....to try some of those shrimp tacos, say hola to Juan and
Sheri....and try and liven up those hosers... 
Don't believe everything you think....
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vgabndo
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Nancy, you are sooooo right. The mountain is lit up in all her glory.
Lonely as God and white as a winter's moon." J. Muir
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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woody with a view
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glad you two survived the BA clan. they sure make it tough to leave! great meeting you guys!
all our best!
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vgabndo
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We spent two nights at the place you recommended. We had a wonderful time, and we found you well respected there. Can you believe that "The Mobile
Groove Bomb" made it to where it is parked??? I gladly used my 4x4!
I understand that the sound system in that thing will strip paint.
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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vgabndo
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Here's my new "DISCA". The authentic Baja fish taco machine. Works over propane or lena.
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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Iflyfish
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How cool is that!! Great trip amigo! What fun! Will catch up with you again!
So glad we had a chance to meet and spend some time.
Iflyfish
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mcfez
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It's so groovy man, freakadelic bus!
| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
We spent two nights at the place you recommended. We had a wonderful time, and we found you well respected there. Can you believe that "The Mobile
Groove Bomb" made it to where it is parked??? I gladly used my 4x4!
I understand that the sound system in that thing will strip paint. |
For further info on this picture.....
http://groovebomb.org/
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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shari
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Wonder if we can book the Groove bomb for my birthday extravaganza next month? now THAT would be a party!
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David K
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Shasta looks like a sleeping giant... beautiful photo... I hope she never wakes up (like Mt. St. Helens)!
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baitcast
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It looks wild and woolly up on those slopes and very cold,windy and impressive,great shot.
Rob
Anyone can catch fish in a boat but only \"El Pescador Grande\" can get them from the beach.
I hope when my time comes the old man will let me bring my rod and the water will be warm and clear.
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Skipjack Joe
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I used to ride a bus like that to school every day.
"Watch your step, son"
<yaka yaka yaka> I'd watch my dimes rolling around in that machine.
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vgabndo
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Well folks there is more to the story. Here's part 2
For the middle third of our travels, Mrs VGABNDO wanted to go whate watching. My mind went to a dozen gringos in orange life jackets in a panga with
someone yelling I thought I saw a whale spout. Fortunately, she was right and I was wrong. We took an off season half day with Antonio's Eco Tours
at Camp 3, Daniel, Antonio's son, was our driver and we had a guide who was a visiting German whale watcher from the Canary Islands. She didn't know
Grays, but had huge experience and said it was the best day of her life. Daniel says in eleven years he's only had this happen three times.
She came up out of the depths directly along side of the boat, watching us as she came up sideways. She'd come to be touched, and when she was, she'd
lie on her side with her eye closed and just soak it up.
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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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vgabndo
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Mrs. VGABNDO, Cathy Valentine, got her wish...and more.
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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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