LandRonB Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I drove a diesel 4runner in Nicaragua last fall and beat up a Rav4 in Costa Rica a few years ago. LOTS of cool places to explore. I would love to take the LR down there. Sounds like you can be a volunteer trip leader for this (smile) future trip! Like to see pictures and stories next time we are @ Mexxis or discuss while we are in Baja this Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJohnston Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Well if I'm a trip leader to Nicaragua and Costa Rica, plan on doing a lot of surfing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well, we all better start learning how to surf (smile). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Ok guys. Carlos might not be able to make the trip. I know we have a stop, and then go, and now stop on this trip! And come to think about, talked to some folks and their SO (significant other) have concerns about our safety/well being in Mexico including mine. Instead, me and family might be taking a trip to the Grand Canyon or Oregon instead. Suppose in Oregon worst they can do is call me "Californian" vs dodging bullets in Mexico. Lol. Post up if you agree or still want to see this trip happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hi Ron, Sorry to hear you are backing out from this trip. I had high hopes that this trip would have become the first NCLR international trip but I understand your are concern about your safety. I am sure no one wants to be dodging bullets in Mexico but we do not have to go very far to have this happen to us. All we need to do is drive by East Oakland or Richmond and you may be dodging bullets there too. Since i started planning for this trip for a while now. I do still plan to make this trip. Anyone still interested to come is welcome to come along but i do not plan to make this a formal NCLR trip. Let me know so we can start the planning. I still plan to stick with the planned date and route but subject to change depending who is still coming. "What's the famous slogan from Camel Trophy "One Life Live It" AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I think in this case One Life Want to Keep It (smile) I was exaggerating on dodging bullets in Baja Mexico. And I hear you Antonio. Understand trouble is not in Baja Mexico; doesn't mean I don't want to consider this 2012 or future trip when the preception of safety by is not an issue. And folks still interested in going to Mexico, you need to get your passport now. For my family trip to Asia early this year, we sent our old US passports last year, expecting an 4-8 week process and suprisingly got the new ones in the mail rather quickly (in 2 weeks). But wouldn't take a chance now considering recent government budget cuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 If we have at least 5 rigs I am still in. Less than that and I think I will fall in to the postpone category. However I know that Ted has scheduled this time off so we will probably be looking at an alternative trip. Look what we did with less than 8 hours for the Merced River trip. So other than Antonio and I who else is in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I would still like to make it happen, but I was going to be a passenger in Beavers truck. I understand the safety issue, as I am sure it is on everyone's mind. But I also believe that if you follow the rules we established: only driving during the day, always staying in a group, avoiding known trouble areas, then I think we should be fine. With 4-6 built vehicles, I don't think we will be a target. When you see the rigs rolling down the road, I don't think we look like push-overs. There are easier targets down there. There are plenty of people still traveling to Baja without any incidents. I agree, drive through Oakland at night and you will be in more danger than most places in Baja. I have scheduled time off for that week. If this does fall through, I will be up for another trip that week and will probably bring the family. I REALLY WANT TO GO TO BAJA!!! Here are some links to other trips completed in 2011:http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/54974-Team-Equipt-is-in-Baja!http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/64538-A-Week-in-Central-Baja.http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/60307-2011-Baja-Extravaganza http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k546/benedmonson68/Baja%20Trip%20for%20Equipt%202010/_MG_2935.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 If we have at least 5 rigs I am still in. Less than that and I think I will fall in to the postpone category. However I know that Ted has scheduled this time off so we will probably be looking at an alternative trip. Look what we did with less than 8 hours for the Merced River trip. So other than Antonio and I who else is in? Im still up for it as long as we have a group of trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yes, lets keep this trip alive! So far we have 3 vehicles coming and we need two more. I have a friend that showed interest ealier and will check with him and see if he still wants to come. I think a group of five vehicles will be a good side this way is more manageable. I do agree with Ted, as longest we stay away from crowed places and obey the law we should be fine. We need to use our common sense and and respect people. Mark Perez are you still interested in coming? If so, let me know that way I can save your spot. AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJohnston Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm on the fence now. I was totally for it until I saw the postponed post. I mentioned it to my wife and she was glad, and suggested we do something as a family instead the week of Thanksgiving. Hmmm. I'll get back to you guys shortly. Mark J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 check out the baja trip articale in the latest Overland Journal... *drool* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR109 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Im still up for it as long as we have a group of trucks. I'm still in but may leave early.....end of September..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Overland Journal...Baja article...even a recipe for fish tacos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm still in but may leave early.....end of September..... Mark, Do you plan to meet us there or do you have some other plans? No one has confirmed 100% that they are coming regardless of how many vehicles will be in the the group. If you plan to join us a long the way that will make 5 tentative vehicles. My fried has requested vacation time for this week but not sure if he will get it. As much as I will like everyone to join me on this trip, I understand that safety is the main concern for most. I am committed to this trip even if I have to go by myself. Aspire to Inspire before you Expire! AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 another safe Baja trip earlier this year with pics just posted on ExPo... http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/66288-2011-Baja-Extravaganza-as-journal’d-from-the-back-seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Mark, No one has confirmed 100% that they are coming regardless of how many vehicles will be in the the group. If you plan to join us a long the way that will make 5 tentative vehicles. My fried has requested vacation time for this week but not sure if he will get it. As much as I will like everyone to join me on this trip, I understand that safety is the main concern for most. I am committed to this trip even if I have to go by myself. Aspire to Inspire before you Expire! AA Antonio, will you be driving your RRC or P38? I am planning to ride with Beaver in his Disco as I have some prior committments up to Saturday morning and won't be able to get my truck ready. I wish I could bring my P38... The article in Overland Journal is great. We will have to hit up a few of the spots they highlight. I am thinking of buying the almanac they mention as well. I already have the NG Baja North map, which is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 So who do we have so far? Antonio -Beaver - TedMark - Joining up laterLutz Lets get a list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Just got done talking to my cousin were still down to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi Ted, I plan to drive my RRC down to Baja, since is the vehicle I have being setting up for this trip. Yes, these are the people that have show interest so far. Antonio -ConfirmedBeaver - TedMark - Joining up later maybe?LutzVihn, friend just waiting to get vacation approve for this time. Michael, it seems that you guys plan to leave on Saturday and meet up at the border that day, is the correct. That if you guys are coming. AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Antonio - correct. Also Rob Gardner-Black and I will be going to Mexxis tomorrow evening at about 6pm for a bite.. If your around we can talk more. Be there about 6pm-ish... UPDATE: about 6:30pm-ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Michael/Ted/Luz Do you plan to be at the annual event? If so, we can talk about this trip there. AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Antonio - tried to PM you but its blocked. send me on note or email me: michael@tripleknot.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hi there, Pedram and I built a rear bumper and tire carrier for my RRC. We still need do some modification to the gas can holder and looking for ideas of what to built on all that extra space. thinking in building a cooler holder right on top of the gas cans. Not sure yet. Here are some of the pictures of the tire carrier. http://web.me.com/antonioanguiano/NCLR_CLUB_PIXES/RRC_tire_carrier.html AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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