OPERATION: "Epic Baja Adventure" Complete!!!!

[Boston Mangler]

Originally Posted by gon2srf

AB is in our back yard so to speak, it's fun and there is stuff there that can tear the sh*t out of your rig. Don't knock it, we need to save it.

Yeah, i agree with ya 100%!

Its a great place and has some amazing trails.

But, the last few times i have been there though, i have seen A LOT of traffic!

Its a supply and demand thing, its one of the few local places left, so its a given that most folks head there.

[Brentbba]

Scott,

Did you do both cobblers, cake mix and scratch? Which won?

[Boston Mangler]

Originally Posted by 619TOY

Wow, this definately turned out to be an awesome trip! I never had any idea that Baja had all this to offer. Like many, I'd only ever been down the west coast. It is tuly amazing what a variety of scenery you experience once you head inland.

Originally Posted by gon2srf

In 30 years of Baja travel I have never entertained the thought of exploring the interior and this trip was just plain amazing.

Just think, we have only SCRATCHED the surface!

There is TONS more to explore!

[Boston Mangler]

Originally Posted by Brentbba

Did you do both cobblers, cake mix and scratch? Which won?

I cant answer which one "WON" but i can give you my opinion.

They were both AWESOME, but personally, i think peach one was the best!

We forgot to drain the peaches and it was soupy, but I dug the soupy texture and when mixed with melted ice cream it made an awesome soup! I LOVED this desert!

The apple one was awesome too, and the crust went perfect with the ice cream, but i still prefer peach!

[gon2srf]

Originally Posted by Brentbba

Scott,

Did you do both cobblers, cake mix and scratch? Which won?

I preferred the apple but wasn't happy with either. Don't get me wrong, they both tasted good. However I blew it on the peach by buying peaches in water not syrup and then not draining the water. With the apple I did need to reduce your recipe ingredients to fit my 10" dutch oven. We lost 1/3 of the mix as it rose up and out of the pan. Because of this the nice carmelized crust got stuck to the lid but Stan and I worked together to scrape it off, all and all it was good, especially with Ben and Jerry's on top!! Stan the Man.

Thanks again for the recipe Brent.

[rfjtoy]

Originally Posted by Brentbba

Steve - awesome pics.

Next time I won't pass on this!!!!

I had a feeling this trip would be special and it was. I tried to tell you to dump the scouts and join us. Also, thanks for the use of Ms. Sputnik she kept us warm the first night---when it was colder than a W#tches Tit.

[rfjtoy]

Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Just think, we have only SCRATCHED the surface!

There is TONS more to explore!

The problem with this run is that it sparks interest in too many others who will now find out the secret of BAJA. We shall have to venture further afield to stay away from the crowds.

[Boston Mangler]

Originally Posted by rfjtoy

The problem with this run is that it sparks interest in too many others who will now find out the secret of BAJA.

Yes and No. I think it sparks interest, but i also think that the recent crimes have kept a lot of folks that are interested from venturing down. Fine with me!

[boydmick]

Sorry for taking so long to post, but I've been in and out of bed ever since we got back.

Fever, then chills. Mexico sucks - it's dirty and you get sick.

Don't waste your time.













[Private Mode On]

Wow.

What a great trip!
I've never crammed so much Baja into three days!!
Epic scenery + epic people + legendary Land Cruisers = An Epic trip of legendary proportions!!

Thanks for all the fun times and fantastic memories. I'll post up more when I have some energy.

[Private Mode Off]


Now back to bed. . .

[miked]

Whats up with the stock bumper Steve? After you sold me the ARB I thought you were going to go with a shortbus or something.. looking at the first few pics I recognized your rig right away. The Slee six inch really stands out ya know?!

Reading through the thread I was wondering when someone was going to raise the issue of crime. I work with folks who have family down there. We talk allot about how beautiful it is but it always ends on a down note when the subject of crime comes up. This reassures me that it's not that bad. I get the feeling that you might have been in areas so remote and isolated that the issue never came up??

[Marc P]

That looks like a fun trip!!

I almost didnt recognise Steve's Lexus with the ARB gone.

[Boston Mangler]

Originally Posted by miked

We talk allot about how beautiful it is but it always ends on a down note when the subject of crime comes up.

Its horrible! You should stay away!

[619TOY]

Originally Posted by miked

Whats up with the stock bumper Steve?

It's supposed to be here today(shortbus bumper). A few days too late for the trip

[gon2srf]

Originally Posted by boydmick

Sorry for taking so long to post, but I've been in and out of bed ever since we got back.

Fever, then chills. Mexico sucks - it's dirty and you get sick.

Don't waste your time.

[Private Mode On]

Wow.

What a great trip!
I've never crammed so much Baja into three days!!
Epic scenery + epic people + legendary Land Cruisers = An Epic trip of legendary proportions!!

Thanks for all the fun times and fantastic memories. I'll post up more when I have some energy.

[Private Mode Off]


Now back to bed. . .

Boyd-

I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for the great chili Friday night and the "epic" breakfast Sunday morning.

[Brentbba]

Originally Posted by rfjtoy

I had a feeling this trip would be special and it was. I tried to tell you to dump the scouts and join us. Also, thanks for the use of Ms. Sputnik she kept us warm the first night---when it was colder than a W#tches Tit.

Yea well...I had an awesome time watching one of our young scouts who had never seen snow before have an absolute blast snowboarding. Took him up for a couple of runs late in the day and had a blast myself seeing his enthusiasm. It's something very special to know and experience the opportunity we gave him this past weekend. The troop paid for his trip since mom (single and working two jobs) couldn't afford the trip for her son. It's experiences like this that keep me going long after Eric left the troop.

Got sputnik and tarp. Looks like you deposited a lot of Mexican mud out in the street.

[gon2srf]

Link to my pics/trip report on Adventure4x4.net
January 11th-13th 2007 Baja California Adventure - Adventure4x4

[latinoguy]

Not meaning to hijack the thread....but how do you like the multi fuel coleman stove pictured? easy to clean and put away during pack up? Do you have to clean the fuel from stove container? Or can you just leave it in and pack away? I got one of those for Xmas and haven't used it yet....

[boydmick]

Originally Posted by latinoguy

Not meaning to hijack the thread....

PM sent.

[619TOY]

I almost forgot the highlight of this trip for me.

[Dan2722]

I recognize that brand. Is that Iams in the green bag.

[Boston Mangler]

Originally Posted by gon2srf

Link to my pics/trip report on Adventure4x4.net
January 11th-13th 2007 Baja California Adventure - Adventure4x4

Why not posty here dude?

[LandCrusher'70]

Originally Posted by 619TOY

I almost forgot the highlight of this trip for me.

Ack!

Was that Chris, or one of the dogs?

[619TOY]

Originally Posted by LandCrusher'70

Ack!

Was that Chris, or one of the dogs?

You mean the "daddy I don't feel good" look wasn't a dead givaway?

[LandCrusher'70]

Originally Posted by 619TOY

You mean the "daddy I don't feel good" look wasn't a dead givaway?

Ha ha. Sure it was. But I can't tell the dogs apart.

[619TOY]

Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Why not posty here dude?

Didn't you know that Scott was some kind of celebrity over there? Just kidding. Maybe he's just trying to bring a few of them over here with a little visual enticement. You know, being sociable

[619TOY]

Originally Posted by LandCrusher'70

Ha ha. Sure it was. But I can't tell the dogs apart.

After all she's been through off road, Zoey would never "lose her lunch". That was Zeus' first time off the pavement.

[Bluetribal]

GR8 now my laptop looks like your bag....

[e9999]

GPS track for google Earth etc?

[gon2srf]

Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Why not posty here dude?

I am a mod on the Adventure4x4.net board and do feel an obligation but more importantly the site allows me to upload photos in a very large file format which makes for better viewing.

As for Steve's comment about celebrity I would describe my rep as infamous.

[rfjtoy]

Again, a great time was had by all.