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Coco

Edguero - 11-23-2008 at 08:54 AM

Anyone see him lately like in the last week?

Natalie Ann - 11-23-2008 at 09:11 AM

Here he is!
(received this photo in a morning email - believe it's the finish line of the Baja Mil)

[Edited on 11-23-2008 by Natalie Ann]

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baja Steve - 11-23-2008 at 09:15 AM

GO COCO. One great guy and no keeping him down

thebajarunner - 11-23-2008 at 09:16 AM

Only a guy like Coco could still have that great smile midst all that misery!

Coco- you da man!!!

Ken Bondy - 11-23-2008 at 10:32 AM

In better days:

bajasol - 11-23-2008 at 10:41 AM

Coco is doing well. Sal Fish of Score International introduced him at the Baja 1000 drivers meeting on Thursday night. The crowd roared and cheered for Coco.

BTW, the motorcycle sidecar photo...that was one of two crazy teams that raced the Baja 1000 in and on a sidecar mounted bike this year: A German team and an Austrian team...gotta love the Euros! :P

David K - 11-23-2008 at 10:44 AM

Thanks bajasol! Great to hear!!

Coco the day after the 2006 Baja 1000 at Coco's Corner:


docbru - 11-24-2008 at 01:46 PM

Anyone know when, or if, Coco is returning to his Corner?

BAJACAT - 11-24-2008 at 09:17 PM

COCO, enjoying THE ROSARITO & ENSENADA BIKE RIDE..
HE IS TRULY AMAZING



boe4fun - 11-25-2008 at 10:01 AM

When I saw Coco in Ensenada this October, he said that he does indeed plan on returning to his "Corner" after his most recent amputation heals completely. The "Jazzy" electric wheelchair we delivered to him will work well on hardpack or pavement, but not in soft sand/dirt. Once the skin granulates and he's healed, we'll measure and mold(cast) him for new prostheses - hopefully in February. Bilateral below knee amputees normally can function very well with prostheses. We have a huge supply of used parts in our La Paz clinic facility. It's our plan to use lightweight materials for the socket and shank, and couple these with "multi-axial" feet and ankle systems. These "all terrain" components will allow Coco to get around much better in his environment at the "Corner."

David K - 11-25-2008 at 12:51 PM

Thanks Paul!! Really great things you and your crew do for the people of Baja!!

TMW - 11-25-2008 at 07:20 PM

I saw Coco at the start line and just had time to say hello and some small talk. As the bikers came up to the start line most of them steered by him for a hand shake and a few words etc. Several times I looked over at him and I could see tears welling up in his eyes. I think he was a very greatfull man for all the support and encouragement and kind words directed toward him. I think he felt like he had more friends than anyone in the world. It was a really good thing what Sal did at the drivers/riders meeting too.

dao45 - 11-26-2008 at 12:08 AM

Like I said before Coco is a legend
If he is back to his corner next time we go down we will definately go the back way to ascuncion

Humboldt Chris and Robin - 11-27-2008 at 03:29 PM

we'll be going through the Corners in January, either going or coming from Bahia de Los Angeles and Punta San Francisquita. I hope like hell he is there, won't be the same without a beer and guest book log in. We usually drop him some oranges, anything else he might need we can drop off (if he is there at that time)?

Amazing to see those pics of him! Not too sure I'd have the same stamina and perseverance in the face of such adversity!

coco's cats

El Comadante Loco - 11-27-2008 at 10:52 PM

We pasted by Coco's in middle of Oct and again in the first week of Nov.. There were two of Coco's cats there hungry and thirsty.. We feed and watered them.. On our return we took them a small bag of cat food..

Unfortunately, someone had broken into Coco,s building and I do not know if anything was stolen but if anything was left of any value I am sure it was stolen.. We secured the door the best we could but of course could not lock it..

If you happen to going past Coco's please check on the cats,
take them some food and water..

Ken Cooke - 11-29-2008 at 09:35 PM

The Jeeps passed by Coco's earlier this week, and we saw that everything was closed up. Some of his beer cans were taken down (stolen?), but nothing looked vandalized, but we were driving and didn't stop. I will certainly have a Baja Grande t-shirt with Coco's Corner listed on it next year. I hope he will be there...

Desertbull - 12-2-2008 at 08:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajasol
Coco is doing well. Sal Fish of Score International introduced him at the Baja 1000 drivers meeting on Thursday night. The crowd roared and cheered for Coco.

BTW, the motorcycle sidecar photo...that was one of two crazy teams that raced the Baja 1000 in and on a sidecar mounted bike this year: A German team and an Austrian team...gotta love the Euros! :P


Coco is in great spirits and believe it or not...IS DRIVING HIS OWN Car! I saw it with my own eyes on Saturday morning of the race, he stopped to let my chase truck pull in front of him as we exited Hotel Corona...All I can say is "Wow"...

A slight correction on the sidecar guys..that team is All-American riding a Harley i.e. Hog Wild. In fact, the helmeted side-hack rider is Joe Derouiser's, a Class 22 & 21 veteran racer for the past 20 years, as well as racing on DP Racing, a badazz San Diego based hardcore group of moto pro's...

Those side-hacks are my heroes...riding a moto is tough enough but add that to the mix...:?:

[Edited on 12-3-2008 by Desertbull]