Martyman
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Another trip to Camp Gecko
I came with my better half this time. Now she is a new devotee to Baja.
We crossed the border in TJ-got our papers and hit the ATM and off to Valle de Guadelupe and our favorite winery in the area Montefiori. We also hit
Alchemy Winery both good but they need to lower the prices a little. My wife works at a winery up in NorCal and we usually get a discount from other
wineries. Both wineries not only charged full price but also charged us both tasting fees. No wonder we were the only ones there.
Spent the night at Hotel Marina and had dinner at El Rey Del Sol.
How long has Hussongs been giving out the 2 for 1 margarita special?
The next day we only went to Hotel Santa Maria in San Quintin. The Norra road rally was headed to Bahia De Los Angeles and we needed to miss that.
The next day we made to our shack at Gecko in Bahia De Los Angeles. Of course the boat didn't run and we were out of water and propane...but once we
got that fixed (and the wind died down) we were off.
I must be a lousy fisherman as I hardly caught anything. Nets and traps were set in almost every inlet in the south bay. The best fish I caught was
from shore about a 5lb pink pargo? It was tasty!
Spent 8 days at the cabin and played about 30 games of backgammon got through 2 books and some days I even took TWO naps! Pretty Impressive I thought.
We did take in a new restaurant in Bahia-Punta Arena-very tasty!
On the way home we stayed at Jardines as Santa Maria was full. Nice, but too many grumpy gringos (smile dude you're on vacation!)
Saw some birds-black capped gnatcatchers, western tanager, American oystercatchers, blue footed booby and others.
All in all...great trip!
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David K
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Thanks !!!
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24baja
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Sorry we missed you! Glad you had a good trip.
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woody with a view
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yeah, glad you had fun. we're up next.
T minus 2 days and a wakeup!
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[Edited on 6-3-2014 by woody with a view]
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Bajaboy
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Nice...a few weeks until I get five weeks SOB. Can't wait.
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shari
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Hey Man....I look forward to kickin yer butt at backgammon sometime. Glad you had a good trip...I snuck into BOLA for a night on my way to Ensenada
and it was 103 yesterday morning when we left...dang!
I hear the yellowtail fishing is picking up and the place is thick with squid too.
I ran into a few folks I knew there including Capt.Juan from San Quintin. It was a nice little visit.
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Martyman
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Capt. Juan is a cool guy. I partied with him at Campo Sirena! He kept telling my kid to go back to college. Nice to hear from you Shari.
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4baja
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thanks for blowing us up the last night we were there, that was cool. that was a great race that came through. more fun then the Baja 1000.
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Martyman
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We had to blast them off to celebrate getting to camp. Thanks for the bonfire. See you next time.
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David K
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Anybody check in on Mary Ann?
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David A.
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Saw her a couple weeks ago. She is enjoying life and in great spirits. 
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David K
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Saw her a couple weeks ago. She is enjoying life and in great spirits.
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Thanks David!
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Bob53
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Just got back from Bahia last night. Spent 2 weeks working on the house. Didn't get too much play time but got a lot of stuff done. Larry C was a big
help with installing my new solar power system.
David K - We saw Mary Anne and she is fine. She left Bahia yesterday to meet up with an old friend in San Diego and will be spending the next couple
months in the U.S.
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vgabndo
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I had my first visit to Gecko's this last week. Met some real nice folks, and had a great day on the water with Woody and Bia!
We fished with Joel. Made bait 100 meters from the ramp, and fished near-by. Four baits, four Yellows, we only weighed the #24 and the #22, but I'm
going to claim close to 80 pounds. The perfect time to claim that Old Guys Rule, although Bia landed a beautiful 16 pound Halibut! (Sweet younger
women rule too!)
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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David K
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Very nice Perry! Mas Pescados vs Mas Olas?
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vgabndo
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My new lucky fishing shirt!
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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Ateo
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Nice work Perry. Wish I could've made it.
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24baja
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What no phone call? Ha! Glad you enjoyed our lil piece of heaven! Connie and Brett
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vgabndo
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Me too, Jon. Our team needed someone who had played horseshoes before, other than my poor partner!
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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Sorry C and B, those folks kept my dance card well filled!! Your little piece of paradise is warmed by the very breath of Hell, but still a
delightful place. I'll be returning, plus I found another dry lake to sail on! The wind did not stop howling from Wednesday morning for the next 24
hours until I exhausedly packed up and furled my sail to go. One crash, minor damage and not enough blood to worry about! With a little luck, video
will 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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