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Where to visit in Baja?

ellisa — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:05:05 GMT

I am doing some research and hoping to get some recommendations on good places to vacation for a family trip in Mexico. I've heard some great things about Baja and trying to convince my family that this is a good place to go (or perhaps another place in Mexico). Any recommendations? Thanks!

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Pearls in Baja?

MichaelManion — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:57:48 GMT

I found a Spanish Conquista book about the locals wearing homegrown pearls some 400 years ago. Does anyone know about this, about creating/recreating this mini industry?

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hotels and eco lodges/developements in remote locations need ecoyeco.com

steve — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:42:40 GMT

we have solar water heaters for baja california now. please let the hotel owners know to visit www.ecoyeco.com . just in case you have to take another cold shower down there.

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Baja friendly US car rental agencies?

earnesternest — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:29:51 GMT

I've so far only found Advantage that explicitly allows travel into Mexico. Any others?

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East Cape From Loreto to cabo San Lucas

Marie-Pierre — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:31:05 GMT

Does any one have photos from the 1940ties they would like to share?
I am working on a project and would love to see how time has changed this region.

Thanks

Marie-Pierre

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Hotel in Cabo San Lucas

lumina — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:37:10 GMT

Anyone have a good recommendation for NYE hotels in San Lucas? I don't have to be on the beach..actually looking to stay around the marina with access to the nightclubs...

6 weeks and I am on the beach in Cabo and then heading in slow northly trek towards Loreto. STOKED!!

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baja almanac?

dirtymike — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:56:05 GMT

Any body have a Baja Almanac that they would like tp part with? I have been looking around for one.

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Mama Espinoza

Marie-Pierre — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:39:06 GMT

celebrated another birthday yesterday.
Was it her 100th?
If not she is getting clse to that.

Marie-Pierre

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Looking for James Trees, Jr. in Baja

WorldRob — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:04:46 GMT

Dear Baja Friends:

I received this message from Jesica Trees who is looking for her brother. If anyone knows this individual would you please pass this message on and/or contact either Jesica or her Dad directly.

"My name is Jesica Trees, I live in Portland, Oregon. Early this year I spoke with my brother James Trees, Jr., and at that time he was living in Tijuana. Our families have had trouble reaching him, with repeated attempts via phone and email. His birthday recently passed, and although I called and sang happy birthday to him on his voice mail, it wasn't quite the same as actual contact. We miss him, and hope very much that he is okay. If you know my brother, I hope you can pass this sentiment along, and urge that he get in touch with his sister or his dad (he only has one of each). Thank you in advance for reading this, hopefully we'll get in touch soon.

Jesica Trees
971-322-3335
j_e_k_a@msn.com
James Trees, Sr.
503-307-3878
itsjeka@aol.com"

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im moving to baja any gay men to hang out with

RAFAGA — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:19:10 GMT

i love to swim ... what is there to do... near by rosalito? thanks

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calendar of events in ensenada in May

Marie-Pierre — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:48:57 GMT

http://www.ensenadagazette.com/events.html#may

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Baja Eco-Adventures with Gray Whales, Sea Kayaking, Music, Movement, Yoga and More ...

Gail, — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:06:27 GMT

The Call of the Whale is a series of Eco-Adventures in Baja that welcomes an extraordinary cast of visionary teachers, artists and healers from the San Francisco Bay Area to facilitate four joyful and expansive journeys of communion with the whales ... through the healing, expressive and sacred arts.

Outfitted and supported by Blue Waters Kayaking — with over 20 years experience in Baja — these 5- and 8-day tours include whale watching, sea kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, healthy mostly-organic meals, and much more. Led by Blue Waters' expert naturalist kayaking guides, no experience is necessary, and all activities — including kayaking — are optional. Open to men and women of all ages and abilities.

These journeys are being offered in the winter of 2007 at both Magdalena Bay — where the Gray Whales are born — AND at a secluded Eco-Resort on the Sea of Cortez.

For all the details on this and other Adventures in the Flow with Creative, Conscious Community ...

Visit www.RiverGuidess.com
Contact Gail at 415-312-3112 or go@RiverGuidess.com

See the 90-second Whale Web Video and you'll fall head over heels for these curious, playful and engaging whales ...

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home land security

Marie-Pierre — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:51:33 GMT

asked for Passports or birth certificate to re enter the US last night.

Just a heads up.

Marie-Pierre

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anybody heading down this winter?

dirtymike — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:06:44 GMT

I am heading as far south as mulege

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La Fonda this weekend (2/25-2/27)

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:37:32 GMT

Heading down to Hotel La Fonda (km 59) this weekend for some downtime, R&R, limey libations, lobster, and the bottomless Bloody Mary Sunday brunch. Anyone else around?

Trevor

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Research on foreigners in Mexico

Josh — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 23:40:13 GMT

I'm doing a research project at the University of California, San Diego on people who have left the States due to high housing prices and now live in Mexico.

The ideal candidate would live near the border and commute to work in the States. That's something we're seeing more and more of here between SD and Rosarito and we want to learn more about it from an urban studies perspective. But any foreigner living in Mexico would have opinions and ideas that would help us out.

If you are interested in participating, we could do something as simple as a few e-mail questions, or as in-depth as a face-to-face interview. Please contact Josh Tuynman at jtuynman@ucsd.edu.

Saludos,

JT

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San Felipe for New Year's

liv — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 21:11:49 GMT

Taking a road trip from San Jose to San Felipe to spend New Year's in lovely San Felipe... How is San Felipe for New Year's anyone know? anyone going?

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Day of the dead in Baja?

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 16:04:42 GMT

Hi Im new to this tribe. Im planning a trip to Mexico and want to be there for the day of the dead. Im wondering whether Baja will give the full experience of this holiday or if members of this tribe think there is another part of Mexico that would be better suited for this trip?

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Going to Baja next Week for First Time > Lots of Questions

marilyn — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:19:13 GMT

I'm about to go to Baja for some travel for about three weeks starting next Monday (Dec 26 - Jan 12).

I am going to fly to san diego and then bus / trolley over border.

I have a few questions that I am hoping you might have time to answer.

TENT CAMPING
I want to camp and am planning to take a tent.
I heard all beaches in Mexico are public and that you can camp on them.
Is tent camping a realistic thing to count on?
What about palapas. Are they everywhere?
I don't want to stay in a hotel.

TRAVEL BY BUS
I am planning to travel 100% by public bus.
Any tips?

HITCHIKING
bad idea?

WHALE WATCHING
My "destination" is san ignacio lagoon to be around the whales for a bit.
Any knowledge of organizations there that are preservation oriented - by this I mean - "respect for whale in natural habitat"

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
I thought I'd spend a day in ensenada at a language school with a private tutor. What do you know about these schools. A few are listed in the internet and also in my travel book.
Heard any stories about them or know anyone who would be interested in tutoring me for 3 - 4 hours in conversational spanish?

HIKING / NATIONAL PARKS
know any good ones I might want to see?

Thanks in advance . . . I am on break from teaching at City College here in SF and am in need of sun, nature, adventure and peace.

Never been to Mexico but have lived n the mission for 8 years and am psyched to finally go!

Marilyn
http://www.marilynmcneal.com
http://www.millionfishes.com

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hola folks

eyeaneye — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 01:11:36 GMT

just moved to san jose del cabo
wow
incredible place
its great to be hear
douglas

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Gas price in Baja

BigTree — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 16:14:09 GMT

Anyone know what the current gas price is in Baja?

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New Pics

pinchericardo — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 03:43:59 GMT

from two different trips since the last one...some shots of the Salt plant in Guerrero negro

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Questions about moving to Baja?

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 22:24:12 GMT

Hello,

My girl and i are seriously considering moving out of the us. Our most desired spot is Baja. Can anyone tell me a little bit about moving/living there. What are some good spots? What are the cops like? People, shopping, site seeing, any info would be greatly apriciated.

love is home

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sea of cortez kayaking

renee — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 05:08:56 GMT

Has anybody ever done any ocean kayaking in the sea of cortez and had a blast? We want to hear about it, how you did it (on your own or through a tour group) etc. We want to do it this year and would like some recommendations if we can get them. Thanks!

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Wineries around Ensenada

Marie-Pierre — Tue, 10 May 2005 00:28:12 GMT

Found a few off of this site. http://www.chiff.com/a/wine-baja.htm
any recommendations?

Marie-Pierre

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San Felipe - Ensenada

Marie-Pierre — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 04:25:01 GMT

any one travelled that road lately?

How good/bad is it? I may be travelling it begining of June. Parental units are visiting and Dad has his mind set on seeing La Mar de Cortez. I would love to take him to Mulege but time will not allow it.

any websites I can look up besides the one put out by the Vagabundos?

Thank you
Marie-Pierre

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Hot Springs In Ensenada

Marie-Pierre — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 09:54:05 GMT

I hear they are some where between Ensenada and Maneadero a the Country club? Does any one know how to get there?

Marie-Pierre

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new pics!!!

pinchericardo — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 05:47:19 GMT

some pics from a recent trip...leaving in ten days again
R!

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photos...

dmf — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:00:53 GMT

i just put a bunch of Baja and Mainland Mex photos in my profile in case you're curious about the San Diego to Chiapas drive...

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New To North Baja

WorldRob — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:04:44 GMT

Buenos Dias Baja!

I just arrived in Playa La Mision (between Rosarito & Ensenada) a few weeks ago and really love it here!

After living in rainy Seattle for 13 years, you can imagine how thrilled I am to be on the "The Playa".

I'm down here to work on a film project as a Neuro-Linguistics Consultant.I'm also a Certified Hypnotherapist and have set up a humble practice in the La Mission/Rosarito area. I may decide to stay here after my work on the film is complete. I guess it depends on how things go.

So far, I'm really loving the warm sunny days and relaxed, laid-back attitude I'm finding. I'm looking forward to making new friends and getting involved with the community.

Salud!

Rob

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Que viva LA RAZA!

gomesla — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:49:07 GMT

Join LA RAZA tribe!

I just started a new tribe called LA RAZA that focuses on the struggles of the working class of the Americas. Come join and share your thoughts with like minded individuals as we celebrate and promote unity within the working class of the world!!

Check it out:
http://laraza.tribe.net/

Que viva LA RAZA!

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new photos

pinchericardo — Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:37:53 GMT

I just got back from Los Cabos...did the drive from Los Cabos to S Cruz in two days....posted a bunch of pics from the trip on my profile

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Whalewatching

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:13:34 GMT

Hi all,

I'm planning on going to Baja (San Ignacio?) at the end of Febraury/early March to watch the whales. NAyone going? Interested in going? Have tips? Let em know!

Thanks,

Chris

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First time to Baja

jacaranda — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 06:11:10 GMT

Hello all... My girlfriend and I are driving down to Baja Dec 20-Jan. 2. It's our first time to Baja although I've been all over the rest of Mexico. This will also be my first time taking a car into Mex. I would sooo appreciate any advice on hidden gems along the way, places not to miss, places to avoid, logistics with having a car, good places/ways to car camp etc etc. Mostly we are hoping for some epic beautiful beaches, warm waters, a place to sip margaritas under a beach-side palapa, maybe a little backcountry adventure of some sort.
Not sure if we want to go all the way to the tip, or just save the gas money and time and get comfy somewhere along the way. Is it worth it??
Much appreciated,
Jack

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Land by La Paz

ellencatalina — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 23:35:09 GMT

My husband and I have been kickin' the idea around of buying some land around La Paz and building a litttle house or something. Does anyone out there know of good places and are there any gringos who live either year round or part time in Baja Sur? Somewhere close to Cabo might be ok too. We heard La Paz is expensive. And we hate Todos Santos, please don't suggest that place. I know everyone loves that place but I can't figure out why.-Ellen

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baja gathering barhardin eco village

Dan — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 23:29:41 GMT

i would like to invite everyone interested to come to the baja sur regional rainbow gathering , to get more info goto the bajarainbowgathering tribe and look at the post marked address... it has a link to las years rap wich is good for this year as well.
peace

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Needs tips on Baja.

Dj ABC — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 01:19:12 GMT

Hi, I am flying into Cabo this Friday for 14 days, just wondering if anyone has any tips on rental cars, places to check out in the Southern tip, camping, and cheap but nice accomodations?

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Communes in Mexico

Joe — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 01:19:26 GMT

My wife and I are heading to Tampico MX, and are looking to join or set up a commune, if interested please email us at sandiegoassain@yahoo.com

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Missing the Baja?

HarleyLady — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 19:01:13 GMT

For those of you who love the Baja but can't be here right now, I uploaded a few pics I took yesterday west of San Felipe.

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What not to miss?

dmf — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 06:36:20 GMT

Our launch date is Friday the 30th...

One month's time. Down Baja, a ferry from La Paz to Mazatlan, then down the Pacific Coast, the DF, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and back again. Any advise is much appreciated, from tourist spots to out of the way destinations.

i've always had great fortune with Tribe people, so if you're on, or near, our path we'ld definitely love to meet up, if you know someone i should look up, let me know.

again, all input is great...

reuben...

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best Mexico guidebook?

dmf — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 02:17:47 GMT

what guide book of Mexico do you recommend?

thanks,

reuben...

PS i'm putting together a San Diego to Chiapas driving journey, (this August). All Mexican travel advise, info, suggestions, tips, places, spots, parties, festivals, pads to crash, and anything you can think of, is greatly appreciated!!!

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one month auto insurance?

dmf — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 18:31:13 GMT

is it possible to get Mexican auto insurance for one month instead of by the day or a whole year?

also, i could really use some more suggestions for places to get insurance from, online links would be great. (i can try reading Spanish sites as well.)

thanks,

reuben...

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Highway 3...

dmf — Wed, 19 May 2004 05:14:53 GMT

a wonderful day on Highway 3. Tecate to Ensanada, Valle de Guadalupe, and much great wine indeed...

r...

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Reuben: San Felipe

HarleyLady — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:58:42 GMT

Didja go? Are you back? Tell us all about your adventures !

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Re: ...San Felipe?

dmf — Mon, 29 Mar 2004 23:47:45 GMT

i'm thinking of heading that way next week. i'm looking for cheap lodging, hostels, hotels, motels, or will i be able to find something upon arrival?
Also, what should i do? see? eat? not miss? Best travel route from San Diego?
i'm excited about the drive, San Felipe looks like a great place to get away.
Any input is much appreciated, tips and tricks always helpful...

thanx

Reuben...

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East side travel

HarleyLady — Thu, 04 Mar 2004 19:36:52 GMT

Next week am heading from San Felipe to Gonzaga Bay and then on around through Cocos Corners and on down to Bahia de los Angeles. Any Baja Tribesters in those areas ?

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Policia: Whew, that was close !

HarleyLady — Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:45:19 GMT

Got stopped for the first time...said I was speeding...weird thing: it was on private property. My heart was pounding, although my drivers license is current I don't have my FM3 and my passport was stolen and I don't have registration or title for the car I was driving.

He wanted me to follow him to the police station. I was only a block from home so I asked him if I could tell my husband so he wouldn't worry. So, went home with him following with flashing lights, told DH and got money, then started following him (lights still flashing) towards town (about 7 miles away). I wonder what my neighbors thought?

Anyway, about 2 miles down the road, he pulled over, came back to my car, told me had something more important to take care of and to be careful and not speed anymore and he let me go ! Whew!

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suggestions...

dmf — Sun, 21 Mar 2004 04:06:55 GMT

i'm thinking wineries and San Felipe next week. i need bed'n'breakfast suggestions, hostels, hotels, you know. Any wineries to avoid? Favorites? Restraunts? Scenic spots, choice skinny dips, and sun soak spaces? Thanx in adavance...

reuben...

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Rain, Beautiful Rain.....

HarleyLady — Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:36:23 GMT

Pouring down rain this afternoon...only sad it had to rain on the Carnivale parade but we did get in a few days of festivities first. And now it won't be long til the ocotillo unfurl their leaves and gorgeous flames burst out at the end of their canes and wildflowers and cacti will soon be blooming beautifully...

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Frist trip to Baja

Jennif — Sun, 04 Jan 2004 21:22:04 GMT

My boyfriend and I want to make a roadtrip to Baja this year. Neither of us has been to Mexico before, but we are taking a Spanish class in preparation.

I have talked to a coworker who did the drive most of the way down the peninsula. She said camping was great and people were pretty friendly. Is it true produce is hard to come by? Should we bring some along? I crave fruit every day, no matter how excellent the fish tacos are to distract me!

Also, what are some good places to camp, hike and kayak?

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And on a ligher note:

HarleyLady — Thu, 13 Nov 2003 01:38:06 GMT

An "only in Baja" story.

When we built our house down here, we designed it with a floor plug in the middle of the greatroom floor so I could have a reading lamp by my chair without having the cord running across the room. When we did our first building check after the floor was poured, they had the conduit and wire sticking up nicely from the center of the floor. When we did our second check, there was a nice new outlet right where it should be. When we did our final inspection, it had been nicely covered up with my new saltillo tile !

So, our friends are building a garage with a room above it and they wanted a floor outlet in the second story room. I told them about our experience and some of the other weird things that happened while building our house. So they duly inspected it at each stage. They had to go to El Centro one day and came home to find the contractor had poured the concrete for the second story floor - - - you guessed it, right over the outlet.

He insisted he had to have his outlet and nagged the contractor for days about chipping out the concrete over the outlet but they didn't know exactly where the outlet was. So the contractor stalled and stalled, but he finaly came up with this unique typically Baja solution: He went up on the second story, poured water into the electrical conduit and went down stairs to the garage and watched to see where it dripped down from the ceiling ! Only in Baja!

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Heart-Stopping coyote story

HarleyLady — Thu, 13 Nov 2003 01:26:32 GMT

(I posted this in dogzone tribeso if you are in that, too,please excuse the cross-post)

My heart is still pounding. This afternoon, like many afternoons, I set out on a walk across the desert with my little Jack Russel PITA dog (Pain-In-The-Ass). Have been doing this ever since I moved to the Baja. Being able to run unleashed out here is one of his biggest joys.

He flushed a coyote and my heart stopped. He took off on that coyote's heels like a bat out of hell. This was no scroungy coyote either, this was a big, fat, healthy looking one. I thought sure that coyote was gonna turn around and tear him to shreds. I was running as fast as I could just trying to keep them in sight (and that is a visual you're better off without!). He was on that coyotes heels until I lost sight of them and stopped to listen. I didn't hear any yelping so I continued on in the same direction they went, yelling for Buckley the whole time, which, if you know Jack Russels, was totally wasted breath. Even if they coyote had him, I wouldn't have been able to get Buckley away unless maybe I could have smashed him (the coyote) with a rock. So, I'm running and panting and crying and yelling his name, imagining the worst. Finally I saw a glimpse of white off in the distance and headed towards it...there was Buckley, panting and sniffing trying to find the coyote's scent...

I am still shaking and panting. I suppose if the coyote had turned around and snarled, Buck would have taken off running back to me - but you can never know for sure with JRTs.

He faced down a bear one time when we still lived in Washington but that's a story for another time. Would someone please tell this dog he does not weigh 300 pounds.

HarleyLady {pant,pant}

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Rain, blessed rain....

HarleyLady — Tue, 11 Nov 2003 05:11:06 GMT

Came down here from the Pacific NorthWET to get away from the rain and have been missing it.

HarleyLady (frolicing in the rain)

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Elaine?

HarleyLady — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 19:31:56 GMT

Your Dia de los Muertos pics? Bueno! Also, the blues really came out nice on the dancers' dresses. Blue is such a hard color to capture. What's your secret?

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Fish Tacos

Elaine — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 04:13:13 GMT

Where is the best Fish Taco you have ever eaten in Baja?

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Whew !

HarleyLady — Mon, 20 Oct 2003 21:57:57 GMT

100 today here near san Felipe...I'm ready for some nice fall breezes, anybody else?

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