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Coco

baja Steve - 8-4-2020 at 09:56 AM

Does anyone have any current information as to how he is doing?
A friend of mine saw about two months ago and said he was worried about his health.

AKgringo - 8-4-2020 at 02:10 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
A search of Coco turns up that AKgringo saw him this summer (July 1).

It must be tough between the new highway moving traffic miles away and the travel ban on non-essential travel.


Not me! I have asked about Coco on a couple of threads, but the last time I saw him was about the end of February on my way north.

[Edited on 8-4-2020 by AKgringo]

Enrique2012 - 8-4-2020 at 02:26 PM

I can only comment on an early March visit and he was doing good. He had a bunch of visitors when I arrived.

thebajarunner - 8-4-2020 at 04:56 PM

Coco is a unique character
Surely part of the real Baja landscape in many ways.
I feel sorry for him living in such a remote place
but that clearly has been his choice.
After many visits and chats I can assume that he is where he wants to be.
He is also a very social person, and his remote location make that pretty tough, for sure.
Finally, it is part of his "schtick" to lean on the sympathies of those who come across his path.
That is just Coco being Coco.

There are several on this board who make snide comments about our friend, doubtful that they have ever met him or even been close to his neighborhood.

And, at 80+ years, missing both legs due to diabetic issues, and in that lonely environment, well, he is doing pretty darn well IMO.

Long live my friend Coco!!

Coco in photos... selected years

David K - 8-4-2020 at 05:30 PM

Dec. 2016:


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Sept. 2016 (age 79):








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July 2015:


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July 2012:






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Nov. 2006:






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Jan. 2005:




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July 2001:


Desert Rat, Travelpearl, Sarah, and David Eidell pose with Coco at Coco's Corner.

Circa 2001:


Barbara gives Coco a haircut. Photo by John M.

mtgoat666 - 8-4-2020 at 07:42 PM

Coco!




[Edited on 8-5-2020 by BajaNomad]

baja Steve - 8-4-2020 at 08:51 PM

NOT SURE WHAT THIS LAST PHOTO HAS TO DO WITH Coco

thebajarunner - 8-4-2020 at 09:23 PM

Goat
Predictable
Pathetic

John Harper - 8-5-2020 at 05:14 AM

Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner  
Coco is a unique character
Surely part of the real Baja landscape in many ways.
I feel sorry for him living in such a remote place
but that clearly has been his choice.
After many visits and chats I can assume that he is where he wants to be.
He is also a very social person, and his remote location make that pretty tough, for sure.
Finally, it is part of his "schtick" to lean on the sympathies of those who come across his path.
That is just Coco being Coco.

There are several on this board who make snide comments about our friend, doubtful that they have ever met him or even been close to his neighborhood.

And, at 80+ years, missing both legs due to diabetic issues, and in that lonely environment, well, he is doing pretty darn well IMO.

Long live my friend Coco!!


Good for you! Never met Coco, but that's a nice comment of support.

John

Junior High School humor

thebajarunner - 8-5-2020 at 09:24 AM

Quote: Originally posted by baja Steve  
NOT SURE WHAT THIS LAST PHOTO HAS TO DO WITH Coco


You all remember that wannabe kid that tried to make everything a joke.
Then he grew up
Some don't

wilderone - 8-5-2020 at 04:59 PM

Yes, Coco's home is remote, but he gets many visitors - surely many more than I ever get. I stopped by a few years ago - had a sack of canned goods for him. He was very appreciative. At that time, there was already a younger couple visiting with him when I arrived. We chatted for about 10 minutes or so - he showed me around - his trailers for rent, etc. Then a couple young boys (17-20?) showed up on dirt bikes. Coco seemed to know them. People were milling about and chatting. Another 10 minutes, and a DHL delivery truck comes by. He's got something for Coco - stops for a beer. They definitely know each other and I get the impression there are some unscheduled stops at Cocos on his run. I know it can't always be like this - maybe some stretches where he really does get low on food and no way to get out and provide for himself and times get tough. But he has a lot of supporters who don't forget him.

Marc - 8-5-2020 at 10:48 PM

On my last stop there was a young fellow sitting with him. Apparently he is a part of a local family who looks in on him regularly.

JZ - 8-5-2020 at 11:33 PM

Pic of JZ at Coco's circa 2014.





The kids' first ride into Coco's at ages 10 and 12.




[Edited on 8-6-2020 by JZ]

Marc - 8-6-2020 at 06:26 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Pick of JZ at Coco's circa 2014.





The kids' first ride into Coco's at ages 10 and 12.




[Edited on 8-6-2020 by JZ]



That's the Guy.

pacificobob - 8-6-2020 at 06:44 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
A search of Coco turns up that AKgringo saw him this summer (July 1).

It must be tough between the new highway moving traffic miles away and the travel ban on non-essential travel.


Not me! I have asked about Coco on a couple of threads, but the last time I saw him was about the end of February on my way north.

[Edited on 8-4-2020 by AKgringo]


fake news david?

paranewbi - 8-6-2020 at 06:50 AM

Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  
Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
A search of Coco turns up that AKgringo saw him this summer (July 1).

It must be tough between the new highway moving traffic miles away and the travel ban on non-essential travel.


Not me! I have asked about Coco on a couple of threads, but the last time I saw him was about the end of February on my way north.

[Edited on 8-4-2020 by AKgringo]


fake news david?


Did you read the thread?
Or just trying to turn this political?

JZ - 8-6-2020 at 12:37 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  


I replied to this already... You missed that?
AK posted (in July) that he spoke to Coco, as my search revealed. However, upon being corrected by AK, I saw that the July post was about his MARCH trip. So, if it makes you happy, the 'fake news' was corrected but, unlike CNN and the New York Times, the incorrect detail was not intentional or designed to harm anyone.


This was funny. Perfect answer.

TMW - 8-6-2020 at 01:28 PM

Coco use to have a two-way radio that he could communicate with the Rancho Grande store. I don't know if he still has it or not. He also had a pickup that was outfitted with hand controls that he could drive. He is usually at the SCORE races in San Felipe and Ensenada. It may be a while before that happens again with the virus.

My friends and I always bring food and other supplies for him when we will be in his area. I find him always interesting and fun to talk to. He can be a rascal at times, he can be friendly or he can be grumpy. He's 80+ years old so what do you expect.

BajaBlanca - 8-6-2020 at 02:13 PM

He is one of the most unique Baja characters around! No one have more recent encounter showing him as OK?

David K - 8-7-2020 at 08:02 AM

Perhaps because unique means different than the rest... and Coco is all of that.

thebajarunner - 8-7-2020 at 08:18 AM

I agree with Blanca
He is certainly at the top of the "Most Unique" list of characters.

(And I was an English major for a year - right up until I figured out "You can't eat English")

AKgringo - 8-7-2020 at 08:27 AM

Yes, he is definitely more uniquer than most Baja characters!

thebajarunner - 8-7-2020 at 08:31 AM

Dare we say the uniquest guy in Baja???
Certainly uniquer than most....

and that is my final word,,,,,,perhaps

When it is about Baja I can always take the time

thebajarunner - 8-7-2020 at 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally posted by lencho  
Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner  
Dare we say the uniquest guy in Baja???
Dunno, but I would dare say we have entirely too much time on our hands. :lol:


I tend to agree with you
However, it is refreshing to tag along with a thread that is about Baja
and not mentioning names of politicians, nor wandering off on topics not related.

and that really is my final word.....

Guilty as charged!

AKgringo - 8-7-2020 at 09:48 AM

Quote: Originally posted by lencho  
Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner  
Dare we say the uniquest guy in Baja???
Dunno, but I would dare say we have entirely too much time on our hands. :lol:


The lack of in person exposure to Baja things right now, coupled with the lack of current trip reports and on the scene updates from other Nomads has me acting out.

This may not be my last word....it all depends!