Is Mexico Safe? - Page 922

MikeMike · 02-23-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rockymountainoyster

... the "Jimmy Ride" Phenomenal!

We'll call it "The Jimmy Ride (Slight Return). The Rocky Oyster is too humble to tell you he now has "Dave's Leg" named after him. "Dave's Leg" connects from the little store in front of the church and zocalo in La Trinidad, over to Acocomotla, across the crest and down into Saltillo La Fragua.

Nice little stretch with probably the highest Pemex in Mexico at around 10,500ft. Maybe Craneguy can find a Pemex higher than that over in the central volcanic area?

BobLoblaw · 02-23-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

We'll call it "The Jimmy Ride (Slight Return). The Rocky Oyster is too humble to tell you he now has "Dave's Leg" named after him. "Dave's Leg" connects from the little store in front of the church and zocalo in La Trinidad, over to Acocomotla, across the crest and down into Saltillo La Fragua.

Nice little stretch with probably the highest Pemex in Mexico at around 10,500ft. Maybe Craneguy can find a Pemex higher than that over in the central volcanic area?

I think I peed on Daves leg, not actally Dave s leg but on the road named after Daves leg

MikeMike · 02-23-2013, 08:51 PM

You did, now that answers Rocky Oyster's question as to why the nice lady in the store was wearing pink rubber gloves.
And then there was his talking to the burro, fighting with the dogs, and scaring a mule.
The guy has a way with animals.

PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

You did, now that answers Rocky Oyster's question as to why the nice lady in the store was wearing pink rubber gloves.
And then there was his talking to the burro, fighting with the dogs, and scaring a mule.
The guy has a way with animals.

You guys are crude.

I rather like that ;)

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SchizzMan · 02-23-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by acejones

Why would anyone roar through Mexico ?

That's my MO when riding solo to get to the region I want to explore. Then I slow down and enjoy it. Have lost count of the 500+ mile days in Mexico. But they sure have enabled me to see places (like Guatemala) that I wouldn't have otherwise.

That's why.

YMMV.

PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

That's my MO when riding solo to get to the region I want to explore. Then I slow down and enjoy it. Have lost count of the 500+ mile days in Mexico. But they sure have enabled me to see places (like Guatemala) that I wouldn't have otherwise.

That's why.

YMMV.

It's good to be able to cover distances.

It's also good to be able to ride and talk to the locals when you have a chance. Otherwise you cannot discover local culture.

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SchizzMan · 02-23-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

It's good to be able to cover distances.

It's also good to be able to ride and talk to the locals when you have a chance. Otherwise you cannot discover local culture.

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You want to interact with the locals you gotta get to them first. Easy enough when they're in Nuevo Progresso. Not so when they're in Chiapas.

How's your Spanish acquisition coming along, John?

PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

You want to interact with the locals you gotta get to them first. Easy enough when they're in Nuevo Progresso. Not so when they're in Chiapas.

How's your Spanish acquisition coming along, John?

Not bad. How are you when it comes to talking about buses in Mazatlan? I have had drivers show me the Thema retarders on their buses, and guards at the Pemexes hand me their Uzis.

Why the animosity?

PS -

Not dissing you at all. Just commenting on differences.

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SchizzMan · 02-23-2013, 10:18 PM

It was your emphasis on interacting with locals that raised the question. Sorry, didn't realize it was a sensitive issue.

So you've made it all the way to Mazatlan? Cool! Was there last January. So was that the trip you made with MOTODISCOVERY that I've heard so much about? You know, I had the pleasure of getting to know Skip when we were in Batopilas two years ago. Great guy! Been leading riders throughout Mexico since 1981. Geeze, that's over 30 years now. I guess you heard our govt authorized him to lead tours in Cuba and they're selling out? Sure would like to do one of those.

Maybe some day.......

tedder · 02-23-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

Otherwise you cannot discover local culture.

Just make sure "discover local culture" doesn't land you on the shitter

SchizzMan · 02-23-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tedder

Just make sure "discover local culture" doesn't land you on the shitter

When I was in Zacatecas recently a kid from New Zealand did just that. Couldn't get him to keep the meds down. He finally got over it and is currently teaching ESL in Veracruz.

PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

It was your emphasis on interacting with locals that raised the question. Sorry, didn't realize it was a sensitive issue.

So you've made it all the way to Mazatlan? Cool! Was there last January. So was that the trip you made with MOTODISCOVERY that I've heard so much about? You know, I had the pleasure of getting to know Skip when we were in Batopilas two years ago. Great guy! Been leading riders throughout Mexico since 1981. Geeze, that's over 30 years now. I guess you heard our govt authorized him to lead tours in Cuba and they're selling out? Sure would like to do one of those.

Maybe some day.......

Man, you are over reacting. When you do a 50cc and the IBA gives you an award then please contact me!

Skippy .. Eh .., we have discussed him here. A fair number of people think he has ripped them off. Many here agree that we would take noobs into Mexico for free. I leave it there. If he's your pal then that's cool.

Please. Don't freak out and take this political or personal. You are better than that.

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PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 10:27 PM

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Just make sure "discover local culture" doesn't land you on the shitter

Tons of Tecate ;)

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SchizzMan · 02-23-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

Man, you are over reacting. When you do a 50cc and the IBA gives you an award then please contact me!

Skippy .. Eh .., we have discussed him here. A fair number of people think he has ripped them off. Many here agree that we would take noobs into Mexico for free. I leave it there. If he's your pal then that's cool.

Please. Don't freak out and take this political or personal. You are better than that.

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If saying "sorry" is overreacting then I'll retract the apology. I'm sure your past accomplishments are impressive, John. And it's not occurred to me to compare our exploits. But they're also in the past.

Should I ever show up here and present myself as an expert on Iron Butt rides feel free to challenge me on it. As far as that goes I don't even consider myself an expert on riding Mexico. It's just something I love to do.

Edit: if you feel you must continue this exchange please take it to PM.

PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

If saying "sorry" is overreacting then I'll retract the apology. I'm sure your past accomplishments are impressive, John. And it's not occurred to me to compare our exploits. But they're also in the past.

Should I ever show up here and present myself as an expert on Iron Butt rides feel free to challenge me on it. As far as that goes I don't even consider myself an expert on riding Mexico. It's just something I love to do.

Not trying to argue with you Amigo. Let's move forward.

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02-23-2013, 10:18 PM	#13824
SchizzMan del siglo XX Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Tx. Oddometer: 5,848	It was your emphasis on interacting with locals that raised the question. Sorry, didn't realize it was a sensitive issue. So you've made it all the way to Mazatlan? Cool! Was there last January. So was that the trip you made with MOTODISCOVERY that I've heard so much about? You know, I had the pleasure of getting to know Skip when we were in Batopilas two years ago. Great guy! Been leading riders throughout Mexico since 1981. Geeze, that's over 30 years now. I guess you heard our govt authorized him to lead tours in Cuba and they're selling out? Sure would like to do one of those. Maybe some day....... __________________ '09 WR250R, '12 R1200GSA "As long as there's a horizon and I can see it, then I want to know what's there, mentally, physically and visually" - rtwpaul

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02-23-2013, 08:51 PM	#13818
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,416	You did, now that answers Rocky Oyster's question as to why the nice lady in the store was wearing pink rubber gloves. And then there was his talking to the burro, fighting with the dogs, and scaring a mule. The guy has a way with animals.