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sanquintinsince73
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Would you visit San Quintin?
In light of the brutal attack on BajaGringo and his wife, there has been some San Quintin bashing here recently. I believe that it was an aberration
and not necessarily "brown on white" crime as some would have you believe. My question is simple: Would you visit San Quintin in the future?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sanquintinsince73
I believe that it was an aberration and not necessarily "brown on white" crime as some would have you believe. |
Never heard the "Brown on White" theory. Only that it was a foiled burglary/vandalism attempt.
Sure. I'd go there. No problem.
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[Edited on 11-4-2011 by DENNIS]
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yakyak2010
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San Quintin is a great near Cal. area to visit.
I\'ve been told I\'m preoccupied with Baja. They just don\"t understand, in fact neither do I.
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tripledigitken
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Yes, with conditions.
Years ago (over 20) we were warned by locals not to camp on the beautiful beach where the old La Pinta was located and not to camp on those dunes
south of town all the way to the "left turn". Funny all these years later I have only seen a couple of campers along that stretch of dunes.
Without hesitation we overnight in motels there and have enjoyed going out fishing with a guide.
just a thought..............if you are white and a victim of crime in San Quintin odds are it is "brown on white". (first I have ever heard that
expression)
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rts551
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We do. We have friends there, Mexican and American. Camped there (playa San Ramon) as early as 1966 when the Marquez family ran the coop out there.
BUT I have seen a steady increase in crime over the years. Not just brown on white (seems like a racist type of phrase to me). Local Mexican bank
robbers shot on the beach by the military during their getaway (80's). Buss's burned by farm workers during riots. Car thefts, break ins etc.
Today we are more aware of our surroundings and head the advise of our local friends "beware".
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We would surely stay there in a hotel in the future and have stayed there many times in the past. dinner at jardines is one BIG incentive !! and the
margaritas at cielito lindo used to be too !!
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sanquintinsince73
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
We do. We have friends there, Mexican and American. Camped there (playa San Ramon) as early as 1966 when the Marquez family ran the coop out there.
BUT I have seen a steady increase in crime over the years. Not just brown on white (seems like a racist type of phrase to me). Local Mexican bank
robbers shot on the beach by the military during their getaway (80's). Buss's burned by farm workers during riots. Car thefts, break ins etc.
Today we are more aware of our surroundings and head the advise of our local friends "beware". |
Did not mean to imply racism, I apologize. How about "local" on American/tourist?
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sanquintinsince73
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
We would surely stay there in a hotel in the future and have stayed there many times in the past. dinner at jardines is one BIG incentive !! and the
margaritas at cielito lindo used to be too !! |
I think I read something on another thread about you and those margaritas.
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DanO
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Hell yes. Will be doing an oyster run at some point next month. That road out to the oyster farms sucks though. Every time I do it I just pin it to
45 mph, crank the stereo, grit my teeth and hope nothing breaks.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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No matter what town, no matter what country......USA included....one needs to be aware of their surrounds. We go to SQ and will continue to do so.
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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Cypress
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Why not?
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sanquintinsince73
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
We do. We have friends there, Mexican and American. Camped there (playa San Ramon) as early as 1966 when the Marquez family ran the coop out there.
BUT I have seen a steady increase in crime over the years. Not just brown on white (seems like a racist type of phrase to me). Local Mexican bank
robbers shot on the beach by the military during their getaway (80's). Buss's burned by farm workers during riots. Car thefts, break ins etc.
Today we are more aware of our surroundings and head the advise of our local friends "beware". |
Did not mean to imply racism, I apologize. How about "local" on American/tourist? |
Way more to the point.. and from what I know or have been advised the crime in the San Quintin Valley is not exclusively against the tourist. BTW
The conflict (read racism) that exists in that valley between the "indios" and the long time locals is un believable.
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sanquintinsince73
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by sanquintinsince73
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
We do. We have friends there, Mexican and American. Camped there (playa San Ramon) as early as 1966 when the Marquez family ran the coop out there.
BUT I have seen a steady increase in crime over the years. Not just brown on white (seems like a racist type of phrase to me). Local Mexican bank
robbers shot on the beach by the military during their getaway (80's). Buss's burned by farm workers during riots. Car thefts, break ins etc.
Today we are more aware of our surroundings and head the advise of our local friends "beware". |
Did not mean to imply racism, I apologize. How about "local" on American/tourist? |
Way more to the point.. and from what I know or have been advised the crime in the San Quintin Valley is not exclusively against the tourist. BTW
The conflict (read racism) that exists in that valley between the "indios" and the long time locals is un believable. |
Indeed. The Mixtecos are treated badly by some even though they do the majority of the back-breaking work.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
No matter what town, no matter what country......USA included....one needs to be aware of their surrounds. We go to SQ and will continue to do so.
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So then, by inductive reasoning, a person who is unaware of his surroundings or incapable of being aware of his surroundings, should avoid San
Quintin?
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KASHEYDOG
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I'd be there in a "heart beat".
If only I felt safe about the hazardous drive from Carlsbad ,Ca to the border. Ya know, in recent months we've had 2 cab drivers shot and killed while
on the job. There's the incident of the elderly couple hacked to death with a machete, the sixteen year old boy found shot dead yesterday along the
road near a golf course and how about the 77 year old lady who along with her 2 dogs (one of which was killed) was attacked by bees in Chula Vista. I
wish I had time to list all the horrible things that happen in southern California but if I did then nobody would want to come here either.
Maybe we should get a "Nomad Security Caravan" together for a run to the border.
As for myself, I'm just too scared to leave the confines of my humble abode. God forbid I should ever have a need to go to L.A... ... .. ........... .............
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience.....  .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ?? 
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
I'd be there in a "heart beat".
If only I felt safe about the hazardous drive from Carlsbad ,Ca to the border. Ya know, in recent months we've had 2 cab drivers shot and killed while
on the job. There's the incident of the elderly couple hacked to death with a machete, the sixteen year old boy found shot dead yesterday along the
road near a golf course and how about the 77 year old lady who along with her 2 dogs (one of which was killed) was attacked by bees in Chula Vista. I
wish I had time to list all the horrible things that happen in southern California but if I did then nobody would want to come here either.
Maybe we should get a "Nomad Security Caravan" together for a run to the border.
As for myself, I'm just too scared to leave the confines of my humble abode. God forbid I should ever have a need to go to L.A................................ |
They have Africanized bees in Baja as well. There is a very old grave site by the turn off to Santa Rosalillita. Under on of the head stones is a
very large hive and the bees will come get ya.
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KASHEYDOG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
I'd be there in a "heart beat".
If only I felt safe about the hazardous drive from Carlsbad ,Ca to the border. Ya know, in recent months we've had 2 cab drivers shot and killed while
on the job. There's the incident of the elderly couple hacked to death with a machete, the sixteen year old boy found shot dead yesterday along the
road near a golf course and how about the 77 year old lady who along with her 2 dogs (one of which was killed) was attacked by bees in Chula Vista. I
wish I had time to list all the horrible things that happen in southern California but if I did then nobody would want to come here either.
Maybe we should get a "Nomad Security Caravan" together for a run to the border.
As for myself, I'm just too scared to leave the confines of my humble abode. God forbid I should ever have a need to go to L.A................................ |
They have Africanized bees in Baja as well. There is a very old grave site by the turn off to Santa Rosalillita. Under on of the head stones is a
very large hive and the bees will come get ya. |
Oh great !!! Just one more reason to stay away from Baja. .. OK, now I'm really
scared... I'm gonna get a beer, make sure my guns are loaded, lock and bolt my doors, sit on the sofa and watch the Discovery Channel about San
Quintin....
[Edited on 11-4-11 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
I'd be there in a "heart beat".
If only I felt safe about the hazardous drive from Carlsbad ,Ca to the border. Ya know, in recent months we've had 2 cab drivers shot and killed while
on the job. There's the incident of the elderly couple hacked to death with a machete, the sixteen year old boy found shot dead yesterday along the
road near a golf course and how about the 77 year old lady who along with her 2 dogs (one of which was killed) was attacked by bees in Chula Vista. I
wish I had time to list all the horrible things that happen in southern California but if I did then nobody would want to come here either.
Maybe we should get a "Nomad Security Caravan" together for a run to the border.
As for myself, I'm just too scared to leave the confines of my humble abode. God forbid I should ever have a need to go to L.A................................ |
They have Africanized bees in Baja as well. There is a very old grave site by the turn off to Santa Rosalillita. Under on of the head stones is a
very large hive and the bees will come get ya. |
Oh great !!! Just one more reason to stay away from Baja. .. OK, now I'm really
scared... I'm gonna get a beer, make sure my guns are loaded, lock and bolt my doors, sit on the sofa and watch the Discovery Channel about San
Quintin....
[Edited on 11-4-11 by KASHEYDOG] |
You are barking up the wrong tree with me. I live in Baja, No community is immune from crime. no sense trying to hide it.
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DianaT
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Since my sister lives near there, the answer is definitely yes. There are some nice places around there, but like anywhere, we do listen to the
locals about any current problems.
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KASHEYDOG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
You are barking up the wrong tree with me. I live in Baja, No community is immune from crime. no sense trying to hide it. |
Just to clarify, rts551.....I hope you realize all I've said here was just me being sarcastic and trying to show that there are actually just as many
problems in the U.S as in Baja. Probably more. I love San Quintin and Mexico in general and I'm down there all the time as many on this board can
attest to. Just had lunch at La Differencia in T.J yesterday.
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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