David K
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A Sad Adios to ArvadaGeorge, R.I.P.
I got this email this afternoon:
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David,
Would you please post this on Baja Nomad? I know George enjoyed the forum and read it often.
Longtime forum member ArvadaGeorge has passed away from cancer. He was a Baja loving dirtbike rider from Colorado and an all around good guy.
Thanks.
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I met George at Nuevo Mazatlan a few years ago and he was a big fan of exploring the many miles of desert trails in the San Felipe to San Pedro Martir
region. George rode up to say hi while I was at BajaRob's a couple years ago, too... He was kind enough to send me a video of his motorcycle ride all
around the desert and beaches south of San Felipe. George shared Baja adventuring with many folks who came down to Baja to camp with him at Nuevo
Mazatlan and other places.
Vaya Con Dios ArvadaGeorge... you and BajaLou keep having fun up there and plan some rides for the rest of us Nomads when we join you and our other
amigos who have moved on to the great Baja adventure in the sky!
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mcfez
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My regards to the family.
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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bajafam
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DENNIS
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DEP George. Sorry to hear this.
Man....I dunno....is it this year or is it just me....it seems like a lot of folks around here have passed away recently.
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BajaWarrior
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Very nice man, I too met George at Nuevo Mazatlan about three years ago. Another big loss to this forum.
Rest in Peace my friend...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
DEP George. Sorry to hear this.
Man....I dunno....is it this year or is it just me....it seems like a lot of folks around here have passed away recently. |
Boy, this has been a terrible year for us. Outright deaths and multiple friends diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Then, our dog died last week.
It's got me thinking about that Mayan calendar thang.
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David K
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ditto
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grace59
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
DEP George. Sorry to hear this.
Man....I dunno....is it this year or is it just me....it seems like a lot of folks around here have passed away recently. |
Boy, this has been a terrible year for us. Outright deaths and multiple friends diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Then, our dog died last week.
It's got me thinking about that Mayan calendar thang. |
My thoughts are with George's family.
Hook, sorry about the death of your dog. I know how that hurts. 
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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BAJACAT
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may he rest in peace.Like I said all the time, we gain another star for the Baja sky...
say hi to Lou George.. my prayers are with his family..
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AmoPescar
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Location: North San Diego County
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R.I.P. GEORGE!!
ALWAYS enjoyed reading anything he wrote and stories of his Baja adventures. I hope he is at home in Heaven and riding his Motorcycle across the puffy
clouds over Baja!
Miguelamo  
Nomad Amigos...Here\'s hoping you all have safe Baja travels, amazing sunrises, sunny days, comforting breezes, beautiful sunsets, tasty tacos,
cold cervezas and frosty margaritas!!
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motoged
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Nomads,
Here is a Ride Report of a Baja dirt ride that George made a while back.... I forward this link http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632898 as a tribute to George and the Baja he loved:
George up to his hubs having fun....
Respect
[Edited on 12-5-2012 by motoged]
[Edited on 12-5-2012 by BajaNomad]
Don't believe everything you think....
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BajaBlanca
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DEP
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Udo
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George had a great eye for photography.
Last I heard, God was still accepting bikers in heaven.
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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Ateo
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This morning I read the entire 11 page report thread that motoged posted. What an experience! Thanks for posting that and in that small way, George
lives on.
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Don Jorge
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DEP tocayo
I met Arvada a couple of times in Baja, always when he was on one of his rides.
We were at Raquel's & Larry's upstairs at the bar/restuarant when his "lost" friend finally showed up on the ride referenced on an earleir post.
That year it was so very, very green in the central Baja desert. They knew their ride was something special in a special place and they might not ever
see or be in a place like that again. I remember Arvada George saying, "It was as green as Ireland!"
I hope Arvada George is up there riding again in a Baja as green as Ireland!
�And it never failed that during the dry years the people forgot about the rich years, and during the wet years they lost all memory of the dry
years. It was always that way.�― John Steinbeck
"All models are wrong, but some are useful." George E.P. Box
"Nature bats last." Doug "Hayduke" Peac-ck
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TMW
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I remember George from Bajalou's Turkey Feast. May he rest in peace.
Condolences to his family.
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