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Old 05-18-2015, 09:52 AM   #1
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YakDout and mako are right.

I for one have traveled the Baja peninsula 6-12 times a year since 1966. I have tent-camped in some desolate spots, as well as in a VW Westfalia, motorcycle, a variety of Jeeps and cars, several RVs, and the last 8 years traveling in a Toyota FJ Cruiser. I have been more fearful of our own CBP agents at the US border than the Mexican population in Baja.
The trouble spots are all in the mainland, and they never include tourists. Although the last couple of months there has been some drug trade violence in La Paz (the dealers seemed to have found a quiet place to live, but their trouble has caught up to them), but it has been localized in one area. Just as the drug violence in Tijuana has been localized to one square mile area.
Hell, you have more people getting killed on a daily basis in the Los Angeles area, than all of Baja. And even though the latest trouble area is La Paz, I would not hesitate to visit the area, or have second thoughts about living there...it is such a gorgeous place.

On a footnote to all of you who are on the fence about traveling to Baja: I monitor on a daily basis several Baja bulletin boards and blogs, including www.bajanomad.com which is the best board for up-to-date travel information.

My personal e-mail is udowinkler@yahoo.com if any of you wish to contact me about travels and roads in any Baja area.


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Hate to say it man but if that's you're thinking then you may never be able to enjoy Baja. Regardless of vacation time...
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Old 07-20-2015, 05:43 PM   #2
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Trip dates are still set for October 17th-24th.


I however will have to be returning on Wednesday October 21st. I am taking over a week off in August to visit and fish Punta Abreojos so I will need to work that thursday and friday when I am back from Gonzaga. Robert (aka MrPukaShell) may want someone to carpool with for the full trip duration. I leave that up to him to contact another one of you on the trip if my dates are too short for him. Really wish I could stay the full 7 days but I will be slammed with work. The way Bob likes to do dinners is alternate nights so we will keep it simple and continue the same way. Its makes it easier for everyone as we do not have to use the grill for everyones individual dinner every night of the trip. Below will be a list of everyone I currently have on the trip as well as dates for dinners. BTW everyone is pretty much on their own for breakfast and lunch. Not a huge ordeal as the fishing was so awesome last year at this time, I usually had a very small breakfast and skipped lunch. Fishing is more important than eating.


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1. Buddha
2. Mrpukashell
3. Makobob
4. SocalKayak
5. DefJack
6. Danjor
7. SvenDawg
8. Monstahfish
9. Yakdout
10. GR8fuldude

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BajaTraveler
MikeScales
MahiGeer

Please let me know if I have forgotten anyone or if anyone has changed their mind etc.. I will edit the list of people going as well as dinner dates. Please if you are a for sure go pick a date that is not taken yet for dinner. Keep in mind you are cooking for the whole camp. Could be 8 guys could be 4. We will have a better count soon. Also if you have any questions as to what to bring, or anything at all, Post here so we can get them answered. THIS IS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME.



Saturday October 17th
Sunday October 18th Yakdout
Monday October 19th
Tuesday October 20th
Wednesday October 21st
Thursday October 22nd
Friday October 23rd


Home on the 24th


This trip is very inexpensive especially if sharing fuel costs and I highly recommend getting Insurance on your vehicle for the trip. www.bajabound.com is the site that I use. It is a good piece of mind to have. Also Bob will be collecting some $ for the water we will use for showers and toilets and since I do not know the current state of his place after getting a new septic tank, he will let us all know how much it will be per person.

Can't wait to make some more memories down there!

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Old 04-18-2015, 07:02 PM   #3
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I'm down to tag along if anyone has some room. Pretty open this summer too. Talked with a few buddies and most likely going to do a trip down the baja coast.


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Old 04-18-2015, 07:55 PM   #4
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My favorite time of year for Baja...
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Old 04-22-2015, 11:20 PM   #5
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MakoBob, thanks for taking the time for talking to me last night, and for finding a way to work me into the Oktoberfiesta, I can't wait.

I got my first taste of GB (as well as Baja kayak fishing) a few weeks ago staying at Alfonsina's. As I paddled in at dusk on my last day, battle-weary arms aching from fighting fish, soaking in the horizon ablaze with orange and red, utterly exhausted but profoundly at peace, I realized that this place, and specifically this activity, had become a part of my soul. My mission now is to keep coming back as many times as possible while I can still draw breath.

I'm a novice to kayak fishing and I look forward to learning from everyone here at BWE as I embark on the journey from beginner to seasoned veteran.

I think it will be a good journey.
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Old 04-23-2015, 07:17 AM   #6
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Hey Brandon, yes I am still in on the ride share. As far as dates I am flexible and can stay as long as you want. Both weekends and the week will work for me. Heck if you want to stay two weeks and three weekends I am good to go. I will have a new vehicle by October and can drive if needed. So looking forward to this.

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.
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Old 04-23-2015, 07:04 PM   #7
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I know it is far away but I will need to carpool with someone on this trip.

Let me know if you want to share gas expenses.
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Old 04-24-2015, 10:32 PM   #8
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Thanks for the spot . cant wait. So peaceful there. Hey Bob is 4x4 needed To get to your place from road. I have nissan frontier With A/T tires. Should i bring tent. Im coming from camarillo. October should be beter than when i went in June. 100 degrees + .
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Old 04-25-2015, 02:35 PM   #9
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Thanks for the spot . cant wait. So peaceful there. Hey Bob is 4x4 needed To get to your place from road. I have nissan frontier With A/T tires. Should i bring tent. Im coming from camarillo. October should be beter than when i went in June. 100 degrees + .
My truck is ONE wheel drive, I let the air pressure down on all 4 tires and that is usually good enough not to get stuck, and we have other drivers to get you out if need be. Tent should be good.
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Old 05-12-2015, 05:28 PM   #10
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AS of 12 MAY here is what I show for this trip, please correct me if I an wrong.

Mr Pukashell
YakDout
Svendawg
Buddha
Danjor
Defjack
SoCalYak
Mahigeer
Monstahfish
Gr8fuldude

this should just about fill this trip, but think we cun put up a palapa by the resturant for 2-3 more people seeing this is such a hot time of the year to fish.
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Old 05-12-2015, 06:57 PM   #11
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Buddha, maybe you can ride with me. I've got the escape and it can carry enough gear for 2 guys as well as two boats and I have 4 wheel drive too. I know it's a "cute ute" but it's never failed me yet. If space is an issue I can alway load up the yak trailer. Might even be able to take a third guy if we pack right.
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Old 05-12-2015, 07:40 PM   #12
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Buddha, maybe you can ride with me. I've got the escape and it can carry enough gear for 2 guys as well as two boats and I have 4 wheel drive too. I know it's a "cute ute" but it's never failed me yet. If space is an issue I can alway load up the yak trailer. Might even be able to take a third guy if we pack right.
That would be great to ride with you. Two east coasters on their way to baja! Thanks for the offer.
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Old 05-12-2015, 08:04 PM   #13
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Ya bob, I'm a go for sure unless I land my new job before then. Still a possibility if I do get it though.
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Old 05-13-2015, 08:29 PM   #14
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Hey Bob I'm all in and can't wait
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Old 07-20-2015, 06:02 PM   #15
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Yes I may have forgotten him. Will add to the list.
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Old 07-20-2015, 06:19 PM   #16
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Gr8fuldude may be in also? Not sure if he cancelled.
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Old 07-20-2015, 09:29 PM   #17
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Gr8fuldude may be in also? Not sure if he cancelled.
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I am definitely in. Not missing this for anything.
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Old 07-21-2015, 04:18 AM   #18
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I am definitely in. Not missing this for anything.

I have you down as a go.
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My maybe will be more toward a definite, if I can ride share.

Spanish speaking person would be great, but looks like we will be going in a group, so may not be needed.

I don't mind driving, its just that I have one rack for kayak on my 4Runner.

I will have more questions if I am going, but I will ask later.

I will pay for dinner at the local restaurant, since I am not much of a cook.
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Old 07-22-2015, 05:56 AM   #20
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My maybe will be more toward a definite, if I can ride share.

Spanish speaking person would be great, but looks like we will be going in a group, so may not be needed.

I don't mind driving, its just that I have one rack for kayak on my 4Runner.

I will have more questions if I am going, but I will ask later.

I will pay for dinner at the local restaurant, since I am not much of a cook.
If you buy the groceries I will cook dinner for your turn of cooking for the group. This way you will save money and we will get a better meal. This offer goes for anyone on the trip.
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