jrbaja - 3-11-2004 at 08:09 PM
From what I can find out, Nobody has permission to use any of this mans material. In fact, I get the impression the family isn't even in agreement
over his writings.
Since Mike O. has not been in contact with anyone in the family, I assume he is a dollar seeking gringo. Typical.
If anyone does have contact with this individual, please let him know that people would really like to discuss this issue with him. If he is a
human, that is. Otherwise, who gives a guano. He won't get far.
Like around El Rosario for those of you who have nothing better to do than delve into my past posts.
The Grinning Gargoyle
Baja Bernie - 3-15-2004 at 09:24 PM
JR--that is not exactly true. Jimmy left me with several of his books and asked me to sell them for him. On his last trip to the VA Hospital he
signed a few which will become collectors items. Don't worry, all of the money I collect is going to his family. If anyone is interested they can
contact me at bernieswaim@cox.net.
JR when you get back to Rosarito please contact me.
David K - 3-15-2004 at 11:05 PM
Bernie, what JR is talking about has nothing to do with distributing books which you and the address given (in the page I made for Jimmy) have a right
to do. http://community-2.webtv.net/boojum1/Gargoyle
[Edited on 3-17-2004 by David K]
Baja Bernie - 3-16-2004 at 07:12 PM
David,
I am the one who first started hollering about the gentleman being no friend of Jimmy's and I alerted Jimmy's daughter. At the time some on this
board thought I was overreacting in my choise of words.
I know he has no permission but he does, apparently, have a couple of manuscripts that he talked about peddling to Hollywood.
I know what JR was doing. I just took advantage and put in a plug for Jimmy's books.
OK gentlemen and others
jrbaja - 3-23-2004 at 08:21 AM
Here's what's up. No one has permission to use any of Jimmy's work. Do?a Lupw doesn't want it going to the states and Sally is to broken hearted to
deal with it at this time.
Mike Overcast made a fool of himself on a number of occasions while visiting Jimmy and neither Jimmy or Steve were impressed by his actions and
words. He is considered a shyster by these people who were part of Jimmys life.
He absolutely does not have permission to use these writings.
David K - 3-23-2004 at 08:23 AM
Thank you for your great P.I. work, JR!
Thanks David
jrbaja - 3-23-2004 at 10:21 AM
And Bernie, sorry for the misunderstanding. You of course are an entirely different story and one of Don Jimmy's best friends according to the
Gargoyle himself.
Mike O. is of course not. Somehow or other he managed to get a manuscript but as far as permission to use it, he waited until Jimmy was gone to
start his blather. I don't blame him either knowing what Jimmy would have done if he found out about it.
JR the private eye/enforcer
Baja Bernie - 3-23-2004 at 08:07 PM
Damn it,
Sally just sent me a picture of Don Jimmy and his grandson, Dylan, hard at work in Jimmy's research trailer and I was going to share it--BUT DON'T
KNOW HOW TO PUT UP A PICTURE HERE. If someone wants to walk me through it I will share it. A real neat picture that makes me think of our talks
about Baja.
Pictures
jrbaja - 3-24-2004 at 07:33 AM
Bernie, first you need to shrink the photo size in photoshop or any of the other programs for working with photos. I believe I used to change the size
to 400-600 which it will give you those options in the photo working program.
Then save the shrunken file somewhere that you know where it is. (My pictures) for instance. Then hit the browse button at the bottom of the
message you are writing and find the picture. Then hit "Open file" and you should be all set.
David K - 3-24-2004 at 07:48 AM
Bernie, if you can't do what JR says, email the photo to me (at my computer) and I will post it for you...
Baja Bernie - 3-24-2004 at 11:56 AM
Learned how thanks to Doug
Baja Bernie - 3-24-2004 at 11:59 AM
The above picture of Jimmy and his grandson Dylan was sent to me by Sally and posted with the help of Mr. Means--see old dogs can learn new tricks.
Thanks JR and David
This Story
academicanarchist - 3-24-2004 at 04:24 PM
I don't know who Jimmy O. is, but there is a very simple way to handle the situation. Either he has a letter from the family giving him permission to
use the manuscriopt, or he doesn't. If he doesn't and tries to make use of material that he did not write, then he will end up on the losing end of a
lawsuit that he would deserve to loose. Trying to take advantage of a person who is very ill in the hospital is reprehensible.
David K - 3-24-2004 at 07:11 PM
AA, it's Mike O.
Debra - 3-25-2004 at 12:04 AM
Or maybe he (AA) is asking who Jimmy Smith is?.....(it's not clear).....Bernie, JR....I know you will protect Lupe and Sally, I will be down in June,
if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know, you have my email, Debra
Jimmy and Skeet
David K - 3-25-2004 at 12:42 AM
One thing about the Internet Baja people, with a tiny exception, they are just great folks and become instant friends when they finally meet in
person. I was lucky to capture Jimmy Smith and Skeet on film. Skeet also met me the first time at that book signing and he was just as friendly as if
I was an old war buddy!
Thanks David....
Debra - 3-25-2004 at 12:59 AM
Now I know how to spot Skeeter!
Really, thanks for sharing pictures of Jimmy, Brendan and I were only privilgered to spend an afternoon with Jimmy. And a great time it was.
God Bless you and yours Jimmy!
Skeet/Loreto - 3-25-2004 at 04:32 AM
Thank you David; As I set at my computer ,with tears in my eyes,reflecting that moment when two ole West Texas boys met and sang together:
"
Theres a Skeeter on My Peter Sweet
Marie'
Theres a Dozen on my Cousin ,can't you hear those Bastards Bussing"
Theres a Skeeter on my Peter Sweet Marie"
Oh so many Memories shared by two ole Boys that started out in the Dust of West Texas,ending their lives with the People of Baja and its Land and Sea.
May God Bless you and Keep You Jimmy Smith,Save a seat for me in that "Super Cub" in the Sky where we can once again can Adventure into the Unknown!
Just Two ole West Texas Boys living the Passion of Life.
Skeet/Loreto
"In God I trust"