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Topic: Adventures in Baja ,,,  (Read 1529 times)

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Danglin

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40 Klicks South of Ensanada, Baja,,, 2:30am ,,

  On my way back to La Paz ,,,

I know this is a really bad idea ,,,     

   Driving at Night ,,,

My schedule changed due to an unexpected turn of events that had me kicked out of a silent retreat with my New Wise Punk Rock Buddhist friends.

Why did I get kicked out ???

 Not for talking, sex, drugs or all those other great things, no,,

I was late ,,

Moving on,

40 klicks South of Ensanada @ 2;30 in the morning,,,

I notice a small compact car approaching me from behind, fast with a blue light going on the dash,,   

  Fuck !!!   :smt107

Car gets close and for some reason, I’m already thinking BullShit …

Sure enough, POS car gets even with me and he starts motioning for me to pull over. Some guy in a bs shirt with a bs badge and no fucken way amigo I'm pulling over for your sorry ass ,,,

So this goes on for about 10 minutes or so and I’m wondering what exactly I’m going to do with my new found friend.

It’s then he becomes more aggressive and gets along side and swerves his little compact at my 2003 Suburban  ,,,

I was a fire fighter paramedic for the Great City of Sacramento. During probation, and every year there after,, we go through emergency driver training, whatever, but, we also go through the police course too ,,,,,

That’s Awesome !!!

Skidpan, Evasive Manuvers, High speed chase, and being chased with fucked up crown vics and fucking them up even more ,,,   
 
      some fun !!!

High speed so intense your sore for 3 days afterwards from being slammed into the inside of the car and the seat belt doing terrible things ,, ouch ,,,  :smt010

anyways,   I can drive ,,

    All the way up to combat ,,,   I Think ,,,


After the 3rd swerve, it was time,

  I braked, got right behind him and right up on his ass with a good bump to his rear bumper,

   kind of saying,

                 “ Hola Amigo, Your about to Die  ,, “     :kungfu

My first intention was to end this ,, hit him again,, this time hard,  sending the rear-end to the side and then punching it again, spinning him out and adios ,,,

Then I thought again as I have never tried this maneuver other than on chalkboard, simulators and video games. High probability of things not going exactly to plan with my truck dented, him dead and me in a Mexican jail on murder chargers,,,

Lets give him one more try,,,

I get even with him again,

 Stare at him as if I’m going to kill him, and I just might as at this point,

    it’s either him or I ,,,

     A Mexican Stand off in the Dead of Night in The Fucken Baja Desert ,,,

                                        :smt028                  :cowboy_smoke:


        Ya usually don't win when second guessing your opponent, but in this case, it worked ,,,


       “ Peace Amigo you Loco !!! " ,,,    :smt006

      He shouts laughing and off he goes out of sight,,,

                Just another Night in Baja ,,,

                           So Love Baja ,,,

                                  My own Fucking West World ,,,   :cowboy_cool:

      Ciao for now ,,,
« Last Edit: June 28, 2018, 08:51:17 AM by Danglin »
There are 3 Types of people in the world,,,
                          
                 The Sheep, The Sheep Dog & The Wolf,
                                                                         
      Which are You ,,,

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Before or after the Federally checkpoint north of La Grulla?


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Nice.  Thanks for the trip report Danglin.
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Before or after the Federally checkpoint north of La Grulla?

that was before I believe,,,  from south of Ensanada to La Paz, there must be at least 1/2 dozen check points,,,

another tip,

 the check points are mostly kids, nothing really to get nervous about.

Act like it's not your first Rodeo,, they will ask where you are coming from and where your going,,

Just roll up.. windows down,, engine off and be prepared to exit your vehicle ,

Do,, REMOVE all flashlights, pocket knives and any other trinkets that you don't want to give them..

they will ask, best just to have a little harbor freight flash lite handy or some sort of toll as you are crossing a bridge and toll is sometimes expected...

I also bring Frisbees, soccer balls and my favorite,, wiffle ball and bat,, if your traveling far south, and have a lot of gear in your vehicle,

paying a little, " Morida " will make life a little easier and pleasant,,,

They of course also talk to each other about vehicles traveling up and down Baja.

One time,, while hanging out talking with them, they were really giving my truck a good search,, then all of a sudden, one of the soldiers lets out a scream while in my truck,,

the kids whirl around with their Guns and then all started laughing ,,,

I always travel with, " Hairy ,,,"  A giant stuffed fake Turantula,,,  well, Hairy scared the kid pretty bad,, and we all had a good laugh,,,

but, the next 4 check points went like this,, I would roll up to the line of cars,,

they would wave me to another lane,,, stop,,, my windows down,, a soldier would reach in, knowing exactly where, " Hairy " was.. pull it out,, shake it around to everyone,, Everyone would start busting up,  Then throw Hairy back in the truck and then tell me to go on my way,,,

  that was friggen funny stuff and telling ,,,

also helps to pick up smoking ,,,  :cowboy_cool:
« Last Edit: May 18, 2018, 09:05:09 AM by Danglin »
There are 3 Types of people in the world,,,
                          
                 The Sheep, The Sheep Dog & The Wolf,
                                                                         
      Which are You ,,,

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ELK 07  1st Place Loser
HMB 09 3rd Place
HMB 09 Sardine Champion
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Love Baja…  :smt055


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that is just nuckin futs Don. Glad you are OK.
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that is just nuckin futs Don. Glad you are OK.

 Ya know, I thought so too, but just talking with other Baja Nomads like myself over some cervesas ,,

  they all have simuliar stories of bizarre wild stuff,,

  should tell ya guys about the house party I went too with the Locals and why not too ,,,

OMG,, things can go wrong ,,,,   :smt009 :smt044

  If I wasn't with, " The Underdogs ,,, " I might have had a problem ,,

    The Wild West is still alive and kicking ,,,
« Last Edit: May 19, 2018, 12:14:02 PM by Danglin »
There are 3 Types of people in the world,,,
                          
                 The Sheep, The Sheep Dog & The Wolf,
                                                                         
      Which are You ,,,

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HMB 09 3rd Place
HMB 09 Sardine Champion
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Love Baja…  :smt055


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This is by far the most entertaining story Ive ever read on this great site.  Perfectly said.
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This is by far the most entertaining story Ive ever read on this great site.  Perfectly said.
 :smt005

  That's High Praise Sir ,,,

   Tip of the ice berg mi amigo,  :smt045 :fishing1 :beer3 :drool2 :fishing2 :party :smt084 :beer2 :fish2 :fish2 :snorkel :metal :smoke :smoke :yak  :smt035 :smt035 :smt035 :smt035 :smoke: :batman: :tiesto:  :smt027: :smt033 :disgust: :happy1: :headbang:  :nono: :kungfu   :farao: :flower: :geek: :farao: :smt100 :munky2:



  For Bushy ,,,   :smt110
« Last Edit: May 19, 2018, 07:40:53 PM by Danglin »
There are 3 Types of people in the world,,,
                          
                 The Sheep, The Sheep Dog & The Wolf,
                                                                         
      Which are You ,,,

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ELK 07  1st Place Loser
HMB 09 3rd Place
HMB 09 Sardine Champion
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Love Baja…  :smt055


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   Yikes! What an experience. Not sure what I would have done. I personally have driven down 38 times down to La Paz, La Ventana area, (hitched hiked the first time).
   Lost one boat...popped off the hitch, hit one cow. Heard many stories about the drive down, but your was one of the best.
   Still, after all the horror stories I LOVE Baja, I may retire there. Glad it all worked out, enjoy your stay, Ron


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   Yikes! What an experience. Not sure what I would have done. I personally have driven down 38 times down to La Paz, La Ventana area, (hitched hiked the first time).
   Lost one boat...popped off the hitch, hit one cow. Heard many stories about the drive down, but your was one of the best.
   Still, after all the horror stories I LOVE Baja, I may retire there. Glad it all worked out, enjoy your stay, Ron

 Yes Sir, If I had started when you had,,

    I would be here now, for good !!! ,,,  love it,,

 Holly Christ o' Malley,,, !!! lost a boat ? hit a cow ?

 In the middle of no where thinking,

  " wtf,, ah fuck it,, cervesa Por favor y donde Estas Green Angles ? ,,,"    :chug

  Right on Fellow Baja Nomad,,
 
  You are a Hardened Veteran of Baja Life,,,

If your hanging by La Paz or Ventana area much,,

 our paths are bound to cross,

we probably know some of the same people ,,

  I've learned,

    La Paz is not as big as it may seem ,,,  :smt002

 Always good to know Friendlies are close by ,,,   

  " 9 mm ,,, "  :smoke
« Last Edit: May 20, 2018, 10:21:34 AM by Danglin »
There are 3 Types of people in the world,,,
                          
                 The Sheep, The Sheep Dog & The Wolf,
                                                                         
      Which are You ,,,

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ELK 07  1st Place Loser
HMB 09 3rd Place
HMB 09 Sardine Champion
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Love Baja…  :smt055


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We already know you were loco  :smt001

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We already know you were loco  :smt001

Nothing quite like driving solo at night through BCS

  Amen,

 Ahhhhh  Yes ,,,    I think ya Know ,,

  It's a Spiritual Thing Flying thru the Baja Desert at Night ,,,     :angel10:

 I prefer it, less cars, some nasty trucks, and mostly,, No One ,,,

   Not for the Faint of Heart ,,,

     But I will say,,

 The Cows are especially bad just before day light ,,, 

  They get Frisky, jump out of no where ,,,  :tongue2:
« Last Edit: May 21, 2018, 04:57:22 PM by Danglin »
There are 3 Types of people in the world,,,
                          
                 The Sheep, The Sheep Dog & The Wolf,
                                                                         
      Which are You ,,,

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ELK 07  1st Place Loser
HMB 09 3rd Place
HMB 09 Sardine Champion
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Love Baja…  :smt055


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 :smt006 :smt044

  Just one more reason why I have no wants to be any more south that Santa Cruz! I'm not going to deal with an kind of
"Extortion" when crossing a non-toll bridge! F-that......


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:smt006 :smt044

  Just one more reason why I have no wants to be any more south that Santa Cruz! I'm not going to deal with an kind of
"Extortion" when crossing a non-toll bridge! F-that......

 it's not for everyone, that's what makes it even better,

    &

     If your crossing any of the bay bridges or Golden Gate ,,, 

  you already are paying Extortion ,,,  :smt045

  but totally agree with you that there is nothing of value in So Cal ,,, 
« Last Edit: May 24, 2018, 08:03:00 PM by Danglin »
There are 3 Types of people in the world,,,
                          
                 The Sheep, The Sheep Dog & The Wolf,
                                                                         
      Which are You ,,,

2006 NCKA Shark Fishing Tournament Champion    
2nd Moutcha Bay, BC. 2006 "Tyee" Surfing Contest
ELK 07  1st Place Loser
HMB 09 3rd Place
HMB 09 Sardine Champion
2009-2016 Northern California HOW Coordinator

Love Baja…  :smt055