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RIP James Garner

blackwolfmt - 7-20-2014 at 10:01 AM

Salud to a Baja legend

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EnsenadaDr - 7-20-2014 at 10:03 AM

He had to be the most handsome man ever in his prime.

BajaBlanca - 7-20-2014 at 11:25 AM

DEP

wessongroup - 7-20-2014 at 11:32 AM

He left us with some "stuff" ... thanks and RIP

TMW - 7-20-2014 at 11:42 AM

I enjoyed every show he was in, movies and TV. One scene I really liked was a Rockford File show where he rented a car that talked and he got so discussed with it that at the end he started ripping all the wires out of it.

Vaya Con Dios!

David K - 7-20-2014 at 11:49 AM

ELINVESTIG8R - 7-20-2014 at 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R on 5-15-2008
In 1967 during the 1st Baja 1000 when I lived with Mama Espinoza in El Rosario I remember seeing James Garner driving a white Ford Bronco as he made the left turn at the corner of Mama Espinoza's Restaurant. Back then the road was not asphalted and as the racers made the left turn rocks and dirt sprayed all over the place. I hope he recovers soon.





REST IN PEACE BROTHER

vgabndo - 7-20-2014 at 12:03 PM

I hope he recovers soon too, David. But, on behalf of the Platoon, I have to warn you to not get your hopes up too much. Living through one's death is quite rare in the real world.

I always thought that, as Hollywood people go, Jim Garner would be a good guy to have on the other side of a campfire with some beers.

Yes, RIP Mr. Handsome

Gypsy Jan - 7-20-2014 at 12:23 PM

He was also very funny and self-deprecating and he seemed to sail through life in the Hollywood celebrity thing without taking it too seriously.

I watch the re-runs of his TV shows (Maverick, Rockford Files) and they still stand up as good entertainment.

[Edited on 7-20-2014 by Gypsy Jan]

David K - 7-20-2014 at 12:46 PM

Perry, David's get well post was a re-post from years earlier: Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R on 5-15-2008

bacquito - 7-20-2014 at 01:00 PM

I did not know he was involved in Baja but I did enjoy many of his shows.

Baja Bernie - 7-20-2014 at 01:04 PM

Jaime here,
My thoughts are with all the family and friends of James Garner. He was a great man for Baja.

bajaguy - 7-20-2014 at 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by vgabndo

I always thought that, as Hollywood people go, Jim Garner would be a good guy to have on the other side of a campfire with some beers.





I actually got to know "Jim" up close and personal, spending 3 days with him at the Ontario Motor Speedway in the early 70's. Went driving with him (and learned a few things) and we went out to dinner (he paid). Great guy, he was not on an ego trip about his star status, great sense of humor.

Hi Jaime

Gypsy Jan - 7-20-2014 at 01:28 PM

So nice to see you posting here.

I miss your man, Bernie and his posts.

In my mind I link him with James Garner having the same kind of character, except that James Garner was an actor and Bernie did heroic things in real life.

bajaguy - 7-20-2014 at 01:33 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
So nice to see you posting here.

I miss your man, Bernie and his posts.

In my mind I link him with James Garner having the same kind of character, except that James Garner was an actor and Bernie did heroic things in real life.





James Garner wasn't acting when he won TWO purple Hearts in Korea

[Edited on 7-20-2014 by bajaguy]

OK, Baja Guy

Gypsy Jan - 7-20-2014 at 01:41 PM

Mea Culpa.

I read Mr. Garner's obit today and it made no mention of his heroic service in that unacknowledged and uncredited war.

Right now, I have even more regard and respect for him.

blackwolfmt - 7-20-2014 at 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
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Originally posted by vgabndo

I always thought that, as Hollywood people go, Jim Garner would be a good guy to have on the other side of a campfire with some beers.





I actually got to know "Jim" up close and personal, spending 3 days with him at the Ontario Motor Speedway in the early 70's. Went driving with him (and learned a few things) and we went out to dinner (he paid). Great guy, he was not on an ego trip about his star status, great sense of humor.


Kind words Bajaguy, lucky guy to have known him, I saw him at the mint 400 when I was like 6 or 8 yrs old, from then on I was always a big fan:cool:

DENNIS - 7-20-2014 at 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy



James Garner wasn't acting when he won TWO purple Hearts in Korea



Oh, c'mon, Terry. you know those decorations aren't won. They're earned....the hard way.
Used to be a guy here in PB called affectionately, Manson Mike for his scruffy ugliness. Well, he had five from Nam. Had to sign a waiver after two, or three, I forget.
He should have had a couple more for the way his head turned out.
Nice guy, ol' Mike.

bajaguy - 7-20-2014 at 02:05 PM

You are absolutely correct and I do know better......most military decorations and awards are earned
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Originally posted by DENNIS
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Originally posted by bajaguy



James Garner wasn't acting when he won TWO purple Hearts in Korea



Oh, c'mon, Terry. you know those decorations aren't won. They're earned....the hard way.
Used to be a guy here in PB called affectionately, Manson Mike for his scruffy ugliness. Well, he had five from Nam. Had to sign a waiver after two, or three, I forget.
He should have had a couple more for the way his head turned out.
Nice guy, ol' Mike.

Santiago - 7-20-2014 at 02:13 PM

"It's Norma at the market. It bounced. You want me to tear it up, send it back, or put it with the others?"

From The Kirkoff Case.

Or: "Jim, it's Beth. You have the vet's number, the flea collar and extra litter. One thing I forgot, keep him away from the other cats. He's not very discriminating."

god, those were funny.

At one time, SWMBO and I could lip-sync the entire 5 seasons.

[Edited on 7-21-2014 by Santiago]

Bajahowodd - 7-20-2014 at 05:05 PM

A giant in Hollywood for generations. What is missing from so many of his obit articles is that he was not just a TV actor, but appeared in many great films, beginning with playing opposite Marlon Brando in Sayonara in the 50s. He played with Julie Andrews in The Americanization of Emily. He, sadly, garnered only on Oscar nomination and should have been given a lifetime achievement one years before his stroke in 2008. So sad.

vgabndo - 7-20-2014 at 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Perry, David's get well post was a re-post from years earlier: Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R on 5-15-2008


I hold myself accountable for projecting that he had made another mindless comment. As a member of "The Few, The Proud, The Platoon", I've received my share of "gunny-slaps" and have become habituated to responding to foolishness. My action was carelessly reflexive. :lol::lol:

chuckie - 7-20-2014 at 05:45 PM

Awesome person and a real Gentleman. Had the opportuntity to watch the Daytona 500, with him in the Purolator box on track....RIP, Vaya Con Dios...