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Jimmy Smith

Baja Bernie - 9-9-2003 at 05:12 PM

Hola,
Not really sure how many of you are aware that Don Jimmy is in the VA Hospital in LaJolla undergoing further tests on his lungs after a relapse from his problem a month ago. Nothing definite yet. I visited with him yesterday and today and he is thriving on the good vibes he is receiving from Chuck Potter, Desert Bull, Wild Bill and a true Baja Lady and his own private nurse ('Char'). I felt honored to finally get to meet these Baja Folks. He is in 3north pod B room 3354.
Like I said he is feeding off the vibes he is getting so drop by and see him or give him a call at 1-858-552-8585 ext 3354. Looks like he will be there through this next weekend.

http://www.caballeropublishing.com
bernieswaim@caballeropublishing.com

reefrocket - 9-9-2003 at 09:25 PM

Come on Jimmy! We're all pullin for YA. :bounce:

El Rey de Baja

Desertbull - 9-9-2003 at 10:18 PM

Bernie hit the nail on the head. It was a nice visit with Jimmy, Bernie, Chuck and Char as he told stories and listened to some others from us. And wow, Char, a good family friend and private nurse that came up with him from Los Barriles, is taking great care of Jimmy in the hospital. Thanks to great people like Bernie, Chuck, Dave and especially Char, Jimmy is sure to make it out of this predicament in good shape.

Desertbull:spingrin:

David K - 9-9-2003 at 11:28 PM

Talked to Jimmy earlier today (not on the number listed), and he sounded good and full of fight! Get well Amigo!!!:yes:

Fisheater - 9-10-2003 at 07:45 AM

You can read a monthly article by Jimmy at www.baja.net Great site and great people. Get well Jimmy!

JIMMY'S NO.

capt. mike - 9-10-2003 at 08:10 AM

not sure what you mean, "not on that no."
is it wrong? what is the right one? is it a secret??

David K - 9-10-2003 at 05:23 PM

Sorry Mike, please call me. I don't think a private hospital room number should be posted. After I tried the number Bernie posted, an amigo (who also is a personal friend of Jimmy) gave me a better number.

capn.sharky - 9-10-2003 at 10:36 PM

Bernie---I just got out of the VA in La Jolla. They are great and Jimmy will soon be feeling better. They did an open heart surgery on me and I left in four days. The care there is better than in a private hospital. I hope Jimmy will get well soon. I will say the food isn't great, but the price is sure good. God, these golden years aren't what they are cracked up to be. Sharky:(

Bedman - 9-10-2003 at 11:36 PM

I don't know how it works in your neck of the woods Fisheater.

A private room number really shouldn't be posted on the internet. Especially when you can dial direct into the room of a convalescing person at any time of the day or night.

I'll be pleased if Jimmy gets a copt of this email.

Get Well Jimmy!! Get out of that Horspistol and get some Real food!!

As always

Bedman

Don Jimmy update!

capt. mike - 9-11-2003 at 08:01 AM

i spent some time with Jimmy last night along with his buddies Dave "big" Deal and Chuck Potter and Charlene from Los Barilles. He's in good spirits, had some ribald comments. He won't be going home soon however as they are seriously needing to watch him for several weeks. Maybe before Dec but Quien Sabes? anyway we are looking to find, borrow, beg or steal a small travel trailer - 12 to 18 ft - for him to stay in that can be umbillicled at Dave Deal's casa as Dave will take him to V.A. for his periodic treatments. Any one that can help with this notify any of the admin at www.baja.net . better than having to just hang at V.A.

Took him a "Screaming Airlines" T and a fine cigar but the cigar a no-no so it went to Dave!

Please donate if you can a little to his "return flight to home" costs c/o www.baja.net as posted by WB and DB. Even a buck or 5 here and there will add up fast. Gotta keep don Jimmy Writin' and rockin'!

Also David, understand your point. thx for clarifying

trailer

Msal - 9-11-2003 at 06:00 PM

Where will this trailer be needed? I may have a conection,need more info.

Don Jimmy

Baja Bernie - 9-11-2003 at 07:38 PM

David K and others,
I stand corrected and chastised. About the phone number, I was most interested in getting his friends aware of his situation and NEVER considered that anyone on the board would stoop to doing what was suggested.
Guess I am not paranoid enought. I just sent most of you a private update his condition.

Los Pateticos - 9-11-2003 at 08:28 PM

Capt. Mike,

The flying sam that you are, it seems more than appropriate for you to be the one to give Don Jimmy a lift home. His home isn't that much farther than Mulege. If he's going to be in the states for a while, maybe you'll have a charter heading his direction when the time comes for him to be released from the horsepital? Sounds like good sense to me and save Jimmy some dough at the same time.

Bedman - 9-11-2003 at 08:39 PM

I would hate to think that someone on the Nomad board would or could make any type of harassing phone calls But.........

We're not the only ones that read the board.

My beast to all

Bedman

BajaNomad - 9-11-2003 at 09:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Msal
Where will this trailer be needed? I may have a conection,need more info.


I believe Mr. Deal resides in North County San Diego.... maybe in Oceanside?

Regards,
--
Doug

David K - 9-11-2003 at 11:07 PM

Dave 'Big Deal' is an amigo, I have been to his home often... email me Sally, if you need location. See some of Dave's cartoons at http://www.bigdealart.com

flying Jimmy home

capt. mike - 9-12-2003 at 05:30 AM

los pateticos - yes, i am flying him home as soon as the docs allow. We are seeking donations for this at www.baja.net
to cover the avgas and anything left goes as cash to help him in recovery. Hope you can help.

GET WELL

Capt. George - 9-12-2003 at 05:50 AM

Don Jimmy, get well soon, we will see you and Dona Lupe in the fall!

All of our best,

George & Deborah

bernie, thx for the email. i visited him

capt. mike - 9-12-2003 at 09:20 AM

wed but didn't think to print out all these posts. i'll be in baja all weekend, perhaps some one could print out and fax or deliver them to him at the VA?

msal - Dave lives in Vista.

Don Jimmy.....

Debra - 9-12-2003 at 11:02 AM

Sorry to hear you are back in the hospital again, as we know, you are an onrey 'ol cuz! I have confidence you will be up and well soon!

If there aren't any rules against it, why not smuggle Jimmy some REAL food! (a Cigar for a guy with lung problems?! What were you thinking?!) I know your heart was in the right place .....but,.... :)

Don Jimmy

Baja Bernie - 9-12-2003 at 11:37 AM

Captain Mike,
I was up at the hospital with a dozen emails for him this morning and he really seems to enjoy hearing from the good people. Chuck and Char relieved me at 10am and I'm off to Baja as soon as I close down.

trailer

Msal - 9-12-2003 at 12:54 PM

The one I was hoping to help Jimmy with is occupied at this time,dang it! It is up in Apple Valley. So sorry,but I tried!Wish I had a big ol house! I'd take him in a heartbeat! Get well, Jimmy!

Jimmy Smith

Anonymous - 9-14-2003 at 11:06 AM

I visited Jimmy yesterday at the VA Hospital in La Jolla. He faces some significant challenges, but seems to be in pretty good spirits. I did print the posts in this thread and took them to him.

Capt Mike: I'd like to discuss Jimmy's travel arrangements with you. Please email me at dwhite@whitenoonoliver.com. Thanks.

Don Jimmy

Baja Bernie - 9-14-2003 at 07:26 PM

Amigos,
Came back from Baja early to be with Jimmy, What a guy! As soon as we walked in he hollared--hola Lu Ann--then a hug and a kiss! No, not for me. VA is very quiet on Sundays and the Don seemed happy for us to interrupt his lunch. He's eatin good and breathin fair. Will be needin our prayers for quite a while.

Good friends

Msal - 9-14-2003 at 08:43 PM

Bernie, Thank you for being the special man that you are. Jimmy needed you and you went the distance! My prayers and thoughts are with him in his tough time now, and with his Family, that loves him so...... Abrazos, Sally Reed

Don Jimmy's address book found

capt. mike - 9-15-2003 at 06:05 AM

I found it in Mulege sun. leaving loreto and will deliver it to him this week. anybody seeing him before i get there reading this pls pass it on.

Debra - you don't need to inhale cigars which makes them perfect subs for cigs. Tobacco remains my favorite vegetable! I thought he could sneak it, but hind sight, better to get of the weed totally.

Dan - I'll e you today.

Message dlvd to Jimmy about his address book

Anonymous - 9-15-2003 at 09:49 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
I found it in Mulege sun. leaving loreto and will deliver it to him this week. anybody seeing him before i get there reading this pls pass it on.


Capt. Mike, I just got off the phone with Jimmy (about 9:15 Monday morn.) and told him you had his address book. He was VERY pleased to hear that!!!!:yes:

thx Anonymous!

capt. mike - 9-15-2003 at 02:53 PM

why not join us and register? no need to be anonymous here. looking forward to more participation by you here. thx again for passing along to Jimmy. i'll get it over wed eve.

Capitano....

Debra - 9-15-2003 at 03:26 PM

I wondered how long it would take for someone to mention that you don't normally inhale cigars.....but, once they are lit, the smoke gets in the lungs just the same. BTW, I'm one of those with the nasty Cig habit, and enjoy the smell of a good Cigar also (bad girl, I know ) :)

Skeet/Loreto - 9-15-2003 at 03:57 PM

Debra. I too did at one time enjoy the good Cubans but Alas Asthma came a long and I switched to Cope. However because I enjoyed Virginia's sweet kisses I have been away from the habit for 6 months. Please enjoy a good Cigar for me. Skeet/Loreto

Skeet

Debra - 9-15-2003 at 04:18 PM

I said that I enjoyed the smell of a good Cigar (I don't smoke 'em :) ) I leave that part to others.....

Don Jimmy Update

Baja Bernie - 9-15-2003 at 08:35 PM

My wife, Lu Ann, and I visited with Don Jimmy and Chuck Potter this afternoon. Jimmy seems to breathing much easier and has his normal, positive, approach to what life brings. He is now looking at this health problem as a new adventure in his life. Sally had forwarded me a bunch of emails from his friends, one from Alaska, and both he and Chuck read them all with much gusto. This support from all of you is what is keeping this wonderful man going. So if you want you can send me your emails for Don Jimmy and I will deliever them within a day--bernieswaim@caballeropublishing.com
It only takes a couple of seconds and if you could see the smiles that they generate you would be proud. As I have said "Baja is friends helping friends!"

Don Jimmy

Mike Humfreville - 9-15-2003 at 09:48 PM

Time for you to get better young man. You've been outta Baja too long and need a "fix." We'll never forget earlier this year when Debra, Mary Ann and I dropped into the northern end of Los Barriles and asked a bunch of young folks working alongside the road if they knew you. I knew they wouldn't because there was such an age difference. WRONG! They simultaneously shouted instructions to your home, over two miles away. Now that's recognition.

Get well soon. Get back on your feet and put pencil to paper or fingers to keyboard. You have a vast set of friends that miss you and your stories very much.

Mike and Mary Ann

Good " bad" girls

capt. mike - 9-16-2003 at 06:02 AM

Debra - ya has ta know i luv bad girls too!!

Eli - 9-16-2003 at 09:07 AM

Bernie, sure was good to hear about your visit with Pop. I concur with what a short letter can do towards making Pop's day sing a little sweeter. And I do thank You Bernie from the bottom of my heart for making sure the Ol Man gets those letters. I am so glad to hear from him about Yours and others who are visiting him. He certainly is a wealthy when it comes to people that Love him.

Ay, Capt. Miguel & Debra, I too love a good cigar. Alas, I am grounded, cause I can't resist inhaling and than before you know it, I'm wanting a dagome cig. Sure do miss um, sure glad I quit. Still, I can even get enjoyment from sniffing an unlit cigar, and I have been known to sit up wind from someone smoking a cigarette, sigh............. no mas for me.

tobacco este mi veduras favoritas!

capt. mike - 9-16-2003 at 12:40 PM

ahhhh, that gooood aroma! i'm going to go light one up after lunch, a short robusto, 4.5 X 50..... i agree, these are what got me off Cigs, i inhale just a bit but only smoke 1 a day usually, maybe 2 on a weekend. all things are ok in my book if done in moderation. life is short man, have dessert 1st!!

I'm thinking I shouldn't have mentioned the

Debra - 9-16-2003 at 12:49 PM

questionable judgement of bringing Jimmy a cigar.......now it's turned this thread into the joys of them, I'm worried someone might print this out for him and before we know it he'll go AWOL and find himself a stoggie! DON'T DO IT JIMMY! WE LUV YA AND WANT TO SEE YOU AROUND FOR A LONG, LONG TIME!!!:):o:)

Capitano.....I agree, moderation is the key, and anything is okay if done in moderation, (well, most things anyway) however I don't or can't smoke in moderation, I'm an addict, and so is Jimmy (excuse me while I light up) okay back,....I wish I could be like others, my husband included, that only have a cig while having a beer.

How about in honor of Jimmy, and support for him, we start a thread (from the lucky reformed ones) on how they quit and ideas for those of us that wish we could? Who will go first to help us out of our life of excess and addiction?

[Edited on 9-16-2003 by Debra]

Eli - 9-16-2003 at 01:35 PM

Debra & Capt. Miguel, Just read your last comments on this tread to Pop. He was still laughing when I hung up the phone. I figured right when I guessed your dialog would tickle his funny bone, it certainly did.

Dad sounded very good today. I don't have illusions that we are out of the weeds, but between the extra oxygen and some suped up antibiotics and everyone's concern and good wishes, he is feeling pretty darn frisky about now.

Char and Chuck are there with him every day, Bernie checks in real regular too. Dave Deal has been by to see him and lord knows who ever else. In fin, we are a Social Animal and if ever there was a communicator that loved to enter-react, it's the Ol Man.

Ah well, we shall see what tomorrow brings, at least today sounds like it's a good one.

Debra - 9-16-2003 at 03:31 PM

Elis.......laughter is the best medicine GOOOOOOOOO JIMMY!!!!!!!!!!!

Capitino.......and "bad girls, like bad boys" HA (wink) it's our curse!

[Edited on 9-16-2003 by Debra]

time to visit Jimmy

capt. mike - 9-16-2003 at 07:41 PM

will be there wed early eve for to del. his addy book. and have a few laughs!

i will puff a lonsdale before i go in!

news on jimmy from last night's visit

capt. mike - 9-18-2003 at 07:30 AM

i'll post a full report later this a.m. - stay tuned here or 1st at baja.net where the funds are.

jimmy update 09/18/03

capt. mike - 9-18-2003 at 11:32 AM

ok - am back, jimmy looking and feeling pretty good, he's optimistic - what strength and will the hombre has!!
they are going to begin asap a rigorous round of treatment that goes for 10 days or so. then the doc will release him to go south/home, he will be watched closely and if needed he can return to VA SD anytime within the next year for add'l treatment (if needed) - all depends on how it/he responds. He has to stay on oxy though, and that could be for the long haul, we need to get him a used oxy gen so he can plug in and not have to switch bottles, he knows of one he can get from Bobby Van Wormer - maybe it will be a gift, i don't know - speaking of that famous family, Steve Van wormer showed up and really made Jimmy's day - was not expected, he's a great guy too.
Now - plan change - doc prohibits jimmy from airplane travel - comm'l, private, any kind - no can do, i even have an O2 bottle for him i use for IFR altitudes but still even with that doc says no....so the flight fund is now a road fund - gas, hotels food etc, and whatever is left can go for meds - they are going to stock him for the ride south from VA. he is moving to another wing for treatment - not sure where - he says all amigos come visit - i can tell you the stories were flowing last night - the guy is amazing, oh... and he's got his daytimer back. more later. lastly - we are thinking of meeting him in mulege for a BBQ during his haul south, anyone in the area then - i'll post the schedule when we know it - is invited, he has many friends in that area, sort of a 1/2 way home celebration. I plan to go and may have some seats avail - e me on that. adios.

Capt. Mike re: Jimmy's drive home

Casa P. D. y C. - 9-18-2003 at 01:48 PM

Capt. Mike,

Just a short message to let you know that should Jimmy get a late start, or need to make the first day's drive across the border short one, or for any old reason, we have a guest house ready and waiting for him and his driving crew. Email me for details. We'd like to help out any way we can.

Saludos,
Paulina y Dern

thx Paulina - some are printing these out and

capt. mike - 9-18-2003 at 02:10 PM

getting to him to read, this will be most appreciated!

Anonymous - 9-19-2003 at 02:02 PM

Just talked to Jimmy on the phone, was having fun visiting with a "pretty lady" in his room. He's really been enjoying the visitors and the messages. He hopes to be posting again soon with a borrowed laptop. Wow, that would be SO COOL!!!!
I'm watching for you Jimmy! Send up a flare when you get online!!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

David K - 9-19-2003 at 05:19 PM

I called Jimmy yesterday, and he is sounding great... very optimistic!
Expects to be here about 2 weeks before returning to Los Barriles.

I am still not totally recovered from my walking pnemonia, so I had to decline Jim's invitation for a visit.

I think it's wonderful that Baja Nomad is providing a wireless Internet laptop for Jimmy to use in the hospital!

Go Jimmy, go!!!

laptop loan

capt. mike - 9-20-2003 at 07:18 AM

most generosa Doug, Mil Gracias!!!

Don Jimmy

Baja Bernie - 9-22-2003 at 08:52 PM

Wandered up to the VA this day to see the Don. He was very animinated as he spoke of some guy named Means (?) and his four kids who visited him this weekend. Jimmy said that he really enjoyed the visit with a very nice man and his kids--the kids made him homesick.
Jimmy's private and personal Angel arranged a Buffet right in the hospital and everyone, including the staff, really enjoyed the feast.
Now I remember his first name is Doug and the Don blessed him with "he is an okay guy!" So now that the Don has spoken yea must all heed--Doug and his kids are "A Okay."

can we get word to Jimmy the status

capt. mike - 9-23-2003 at 09:14 AM

of his family post Marty??

am sure there is much concern on his part, he mentioned that last week when i was there and Marty was still ways off.

can we get a general report on los barilles?

See Elizabeth Rohrs post on Freds

Anonymous - 9-23-2003 at 09:47 AM

Liz just posted on Fred's, she'll probably post something here.

Don Jimmy goin Home

Eli - 10-12-2003 at 11:29 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Casa P. D. y C.


Just a short message to let you know that should Jimmy get a late start, or need to make the first day's drive across the border short one, or for any old reason, we have a guest house ready and waiting for him and his driving crew. Email me for details. We'd like to help out any way we can.

Saludos,
Paulina y Dern


Paulina & Dern,

I was just talking with Don Jimmy about plans for the trip South. He sounds real good today, and ready to come on home, ah yes, hope springs eternal.

Present plan is to leave Tuesday. And well, with checking out of hospital and checking in at the boarder, doesn?t look like they are going to get too far on down the road that first day and taking you up on the offer for the use of the guest house for the first night?s stay could be real handy if it is still a viable for you? I tried to e-mail you to get us connected, but alas I am not on my computer and I got bumped, so I am hoping you will read this and respond, or someone else will pick it up and some how get the message to you.


[Edited on 10-12-2003 by Eli]

jeans - 10-12-2003 at 11:45 AM

I have friends who are neighbors of Paulina's. I stay with them on every trip south. They read the boards occaisionally if they are in town. I'll email them the scoop. Maybe they can help as well.

Eli - 10-12-2003 at 01:44 PM

Ay Mija, thanks mucho! Once again, you prove to be a link for me and mine, how do you always do that? You are resourceful, to say the least!

Oso - 10-12-2003 at 02:33 PM

Don Jimmy's back on line over at Baja.net, will probably check in here soon.

Hierba Mala Nunca Muere :spingrin:

Eli

Casa P. D. y C. - 10-12-2003 at 03:04 PM

Check you private messages. We're home and ready for Jimmy and crew!

Paulina y Dern

Baja Bernie - 10-12-2003 at 06:33 PM

Eli,
Got to the hospital today just after he hung up from talking to you. He really is ready to be gone.
Do you guys remember how last May we all automatically started a "Jimmy Sighting" post to track his travels to and from the VA and Keri's booksigning so that Lupe and Sally were kept informed about his progress--WHY DON't WE START ONE FROM ABOUT NOON next Tuesday (10-14-03) and follow him and Char south so that we all will know how things are going.
The couple who offered to give him shelter on the first night could be the first to post. WHAT DO YOU THINK???
Oh! Don Jimmy is aware that there have been almost 2,000 hits on this thread from his friends and it puts a rather large smile on his face.
Baja IS people helping people!

[Edited on 10-13-2003 by Baja Bernie]

9/22 post by Baja Bernie...

David K - 10-13-2003 at 12:53 AM

The person named Means, with all the kids is the host of this web site, Doug Means aka Baja Nomad. A great guy!

Photos of Doug at Viva Baja 1,2, and 3 in my web site. One of those great kids was with him at #2 and 3.

[Edited on 10-13-2003 by David K]

Eli - 10-13-2003 at 10:25 AM

Thank You Mucho Paulina. I talked with Dad this a.m. and he said he got your e-mail with the info. So, he and Char will handle communication from there.

To Eli

Casa P. D. y C. - 10-13-2003 at 04:44 PM

I talked with your dad this morning. He was holding court with Bernie as we spoke. He's got directions, phone number, all is set for tomorrow. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Saludos,

Paulina >*)))><

Eli - 10-13-2003 at 04:50 PM

Well, certainly do thank You Paulina. Glad you guys connected.

By the way, Bernie's suggestion to post if you spot him on the road sure would sit well and fine with Me and Dona Lupe.

David K - 10-13-2003 at 07:13 PM

I hope Jimmy still has enough Reese's cups and Hershey bars to survive the trip (a Gargoyle needs more than just oxygen, afterall)! Have a safe voyage Jimmy... tu amigo, David K

Baja Bernie - 10-16-2003 at 06:32 PM

VERY well said David,
He'll survive on the vibes that he is getting from all of us!

chocolate...

Casa P. D. y C. - 10-16-2003 at 07:16 PM

I happened to see a VERY large chocolate bar under Jimmy's seat as he climbed into the Pathfinder yesterday morning...

Paulina >*)))><

lets have a sighting!! donde esta Don Jimmy??

capt. mike - 10-17-2003 at 03:29 PM

ground station to jimmy, come in....?

Eli - 10-17-2003 at 03:38 PM

Amazing timing Mike. Can You believe it, you asked as I was answering on another thread. Is that cosmic or what?:o:biggrin:
When I told Dona Lupe that they would be home in a few hours, (at most, I hope), you know how happy she must be! Anyway, she thanked me for the reality check, as she was getting a crick in her neck, looking to the North for the Ol Man to pull in. Almost hereeeeeeeeeee! Yipeeeeeee!