Is Mexico Safe? - Page 783

MikeMike · 12-10-2012, 06:48 AM

If you yell "amiga" you might get a shot at a happy ending!
Or at least want one. Even if you are a 78 year old pilot.

PirateJohn · 12-10-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

If you yell "amiga" you might get a shot at a happy ending!
Or at least want one. Even if you are a 78 year old pilot.

I was thinking along those lines too. If the clerk's eyes light up and he puts his arm around you and suggests that you and he need to go out for drinks, then beware.

SchizzMan · 12-10-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

I probably wouldn't. I am horribly afraid of heights.

With that said I love aircraft and hit the museums whenever possible. Which reminds me - has anyone ever noticed the Mexicana 727 that is in a park on the south of Monterrey not too amazingly far from where this poor gal's Lear went down? One has to wonder how they dragged this thing through the streets because it sure didn't land in the driveway.

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

This is a common misconception.

I know a lot of pilots who are afraid of heights

I'll attest to that. Being an acrophobic pilot, that is. Also means that no rider in the group is getting as much thrill-factor in the mountains than I am. Fear is one of the greatest sources of energy known to man. You just gotta learn to manage it.

MikeMike · 12-10-2012, 08:03 AM

Fear?
Fear?
There is no "fear". There is only a failure to accept that, like the Buddhist monks say, "Shit happens, so deal with it"!

In fact, a locale here has commissioned and placed a statue to the "The valiant, the brave, the ADV Rider".

Negotiations for the action figure, cartoon, illustrated novel, and guest appearance on Mexican Sunday morning television are now feverishly underway.

This statue marks the start point of one of the more fun mountain routes in Mexico.

El Hombre ADV!
Inspiring people to wear one piece, belted, riding suits everywhere!

MikeMike · 12-10-2012, 08:07 AM

Hot on the heels of El Hombre ADV, we have something that should resurrect an interesting moment from this forum.

We now have...

tricepilot · 12-10-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

Fear is one of the greatest sources of energy known to man.

The other being cleavage

SR · 12-10-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

Hot on the heels of El Hombre ADV, we have something that should resurrect an interesting moment from this forum.

We now have...

Durango state is home to five different species of Native American trout including the southernmost species of native trout in North America (Acoponeta Trout?). Hardly anyone here fishes for them or eats them. They are located in some very isolated areas. There are some hatcheries here. I dont know where they send the trout?

http://www.americanfishes.com/mexico/acaponeta.htm

MikeMike · 12-10-2012, 08:48 AM

I think one of the reasons people like to ride Mexico is when you push things a little. For example, if you are going to cover over 500kms and be back by 1pm, you've got to get up a little early and do a little riding in the dark. Just a taste before the sun comes up. When you're alone, this can really put you in the right frame of mind. That little edge that you'll use all day. It can help you deal with things like cows playing soccer.
It an udder shame I couldn't stay to watch.

The new Xalapa bypass has some nice views, beats the heck out of looking at the back end of a Sabritas truck, potholes, shopping malls, and more potholes.

Di trece! Trece? Si, trece, porque tu rabo se crece! Old joke.

Later, to get to the real magic, after having ridden through a 16th century city or two, you are on the trail of the Calavera.

Some more teasing for Schizz and the Tejas gueros!

How good is it? Well, I went back again this weekend and I'll be heading back next weekend, too.
You finish up way past the last ridge in the photo. Yeehaw!
Like most riding in Mexico, it gets real addictive, real quick.

PirateJohn · 12-10-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

The other being cleavage

Now that's funny.

Greatest sources of energy. Alas, also one of the greatest sources of expense known to man.

PirateJohn · 12-10-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

I'll attest to that. Being an acrophobic pilot, that is. Also means that no rider in the group is getting as much thrill-factor in the mountains than I am. Fear is one of the greatest sources of energy known to man. You just gotta learn to manage it.

I know what you mean. And you know better than anyone here about my recent bout of vertigo.

I was looking at those photos of the new bridge and roadway across the Devil's Backbone and looking at my maps this morning. Christ, that scares the piss out of me, but I want to get back to Mazatlan some day and just hate the thought of riding via Nogales when I could do the same trip in a quick two days by going through Durango. I also, frankly, hate the thought of changing my routing because of something silly like dizziness.

PirateJohn · 12-10-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SR

Durango state is home to three different species of Native American trout including the southernmost species of native trout in North America (Acoponeta Trout?). Hardly anyone here fishes for them or eats them. They are located in some very isolated areas. There are some hatcheries here. I dont know where they send the trout?

http://www.americanfishes.com/mexico/acaponeta.htm

There used to be an enclave of gringos, many from Florida, that had settled east of Victoria to do some fishing. Friends of friends, and it always kinda surprised me that they would do fresh water fishing when La Pesca and the Gulf was so close.

I have lost track of everyone following my exodus from Florida and wonder if those guys are still there, or if The Troubles caused them to leave.

mark883 · 12-10-2012, 09:06 AM

I took all of 20 hrs flying lessons, even soloed out of CMH in a Cessna 152 (The KLR of airplanes, I think).

I decided it didn't fit my risk profile.

I guess I figured its a lot safer to wreck a motorcycle than wreck an airplane.

tricepilot · 12-10-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

I have lost track of everyone following my extradition from Florida.......

Fixt

Don't worry, I'm sure the boys in Block C are still there

SR · 12-10-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mark883

I took all of 20 hrs flying lessons, even soloed out of CMH in a Cessna 152 (The KLR of airplanes, I think).

I decided it didn't fit my risk profile.

I guess I figured its a lot safer to wreck a motorcycle than wreck an airplane.

I know myself. Better to leave the flying to someone else!

SchizzMan · 12-10-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mark883

I guess I figured its a lot safer to wreck a motorcycle than wreck an airplane.

True, but the recovery time is longer.

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12-10-2012, 06:48 AM	#11731
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,580	If you yell "amiga" you might get a shot at a happy ending! Or at least want one. Even if you are a 78 year old pilot.

12-10-2012, 08:03 AM	#11734
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,580	Fear? Fear? There is no "fear". There is only a failure to accept that, like the Buddhist monks say, "Shit happens, so deal with it"! In fact, a locale here has commissioned and placed a statue to the "The valiant, the brave, the ADV Rider". Negotiations for the action figure, cartoon, illustrated novel, and guest appearance on Mexican Sunday morning television are now feverishly underway. This statue marks the start point of one of the more fun mountain routes in Mexico. El Hombre ADV! Inspiring people to wear one piece, belted, riding suits everywhere!

12-10-2012, 08:07 AM	#11735
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,580	Hot on the heels of El Hombre ADV, we have something that should resurrect an interesting moment from this forum. We now have...

12-10-2012, 08:48 AM	#11738
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,580	I think one of the reasons people like to ride Mexico is when you push things a little. For example, if you are going to cover over 500kms and be back by 1pm, you've got to get up a little early and do a little riding in the dark. Just a taste before the sun comes up. When you're alone, this can really put you in the right frame of mind. That little edge that you'll use all day. It can help you deal with things like cows playing soccer. It an udder shame I couldn't stay to watch. The new Xalapa bypass has some nice views, beats the heck out of looking at the back end of a Sabritas truck, potholes, shopping malls, and more potholes. Di trece! Trece? Si, trece, porque tu rabo se crece! Old joke. Later, to get to the real magic, after having ridden through a 16th century city or two, you are on the trail of the Calavera. Some more teasing for Schizz and the Tejas gueros! How good is it? Well, I went back again this weekend and I'll be heading back next weekend, too. You finish up way past the last ridge in the photo. Yeehaw! Like most riding in Mexico, it gets real addictive, real quick.

12-10-2012, 09:06 AM	#11742
mark883 Holding up Michoagán Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Buckeyeland Oddometer: 1,403	I took all of 20 hrs flying lessons, even soloed out of CMH in a Cessna 152 (The KLR of airplanes, I think). I decided it didn't fit my risk profile. I guess I figured its a lot safer to wreck a motorcycle than wreck an airplane.