mcfez
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San Felipe to Sacramento APRIL 3
San Felipe - Calixico - L.A. - Sacramento
In the north ejido , a new gas station is opened (not the El Dorado one). It's near Campos Ocotillo right off the highway. Takes credit cards. Good
service. Very pro.
Smooth sailing to the Military check point. Boys at the check point seemed to be more relaxed with their searches. I offered them Home made cookies
and drink. Refused. apparently they are under instructions not to take offerings.
At K71 The construction of the highway is under full force. The dirt bypass is smooth until K64. It is here that you will be forced to drive very slow
(especially with a tow) up to K61. From this point to K48 is dirt that is smooth riding again.
Wow! They were using a water truck to keep the dust down on this strip of upgrading area.
K15 there is a restaurant that we stopped in to eat. DO NOT GO THERE! What rubbish.
Avenue of the Americanos wait was a real brain trauma. Line was shorter than the norm at 11:00 a.m. but the wait was twice the normal (?). 2 hours in
97F. Whoopee! Sparky the dog was having a tough time...so watch your dogs!
****Was asked a funny question****by the guard at the crossing ..."do you own a home in Baja"? Never have I been asked that before.
Asked the guard at the crossing what is the best time to cross.....he said......."about 20 years ago"!
No other construction delays to Sacramento.
Grapevine rest stop is closed (still).
Gas in Fresno $3.99 first exit.
Good travels to you.
[Edited on 4-4-2011 by mcfez]
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bent-rim
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Is the closed rest stop the one North of the pass?
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Baja.BBQ
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McFez, glad to hear you got home safe and with the brakes working!
Enjoyed meeting you and family. Hurry back to S.F.
Best Regards,
Lee and Linda
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bent-rim
Is the closed rest stop the one North of the pass? |
It is. I traveled all the way across the greater L.A. and need the rest stop to snooze. Ha!
I did find this though...and it was way too cool of a spot. When you are down the hill finally...it's Grapevine right there. Turn off and go UNDER the
freeway...just stay on the road till it ends. Perfect round a bout there. Gas. Food. No traffic! Oh...and bushes 
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We got home today and came through Mojave and into Bakersfield.....a nice although long drive,. Glad to know you got home safely Deno. We spent the
night in Bakersfield. Border wait was around 1 1/2 hours. the guy was nice enough. He asked us twice how long we were in SF. Hummmmm. Again
thanks for having the get together as that was fun..... Nancy
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baja829
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Hey Dino, looks like you went a little further North than KM41 -- we had some good food waiting for you. Next time-----
Thanks again for hosting a great day at Ocotillos. .......Maureen & Frank
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To the Lady with the 50ft long table....
| Quote: | Originally posted by baja829
Hey Dino, looks like you went a little further North than KM41 -- we had some good food waiting for you. Next time-----
Thanks again for hosting a great day at Ocotillos. .......Maureen & Frank |
Maureen :-)
I was bout to do a little write up on you and hubby in a few days...in fact..on all that I met at the party. I had intentions to do the K41 but was
dealing with a problematic kid (son's friend) for the week  Hell....I even
couldnt get back to Beercan
See that lovely picture of Frank sleeping in his chair? 
Nancy .....I did too! Was sleeping on a side road road at the Grapevine and pass Bakersfield by Delano :-) You stalking me?
[Edited on 4-5-2011 by mcfez]
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baja829
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Dino -- next time -- kids can be kids!!!! And it's a FIFTEEN FOOT TABLE!!! Frank does great work when he's not napping!!!
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by baja829
Dino -- next time -- kids can be kids!!!! And it's a FIFTEEN FOOT TABLE!!! Frank does great work when he's not napping!!! |
That woke you up with the 50 ft table :-)
I have to say....you were just a great lady. We had a great talk...and I hope Frank was indeed sleeping
Frank and you come see us (and stay) here at out little ol farm in Sacramento. I truly enjoyed your company.
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