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Fang
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Jesse,
Your post brought back a lot of great memories. So sorry to hear about the passing of Whistler, Bedman, Jeans & Debra and all the other original
Amigos. The news , posted by Paulina, about the death of Oso, was really sad to hear. He spent a day or two with me in the 1980's or 90's & I
showed him how we salted 20 lbs of so of frozen squid for our extended fishing trips to BOLA or the East Cape. No need to make bait if you had them
on board. We kept in touch for many years & he kept us updated on his fishing adventures. A really great amigo!
Time marches on & that magnificent peninsula will continue to attract a younger generation who fall in love, as we did, with the area & it's
people. And that's how it should be.
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David K
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Thanks for posting, Fang... You and your son really made Internet Baja a reality with your Amigos de Baja forums! Thank you!!
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55steve
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Hard to think I've been here 15 years, so I guess I'm an old fart. I've only been to Baja twice since my brother passed on 5/5/2019 - once to take
care of his business in San Quintin and another to fish BoLA.
Beach Bob (Aleckna) is another that has left us.
It's strange to realize that I no longer have a "place" in Baja after having a landing spot for so many years.
[Edited on 8-1-2021 by 55steve]
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CaboMagic
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So sad to read this thread and learn of several amigos and amigas who have passed :-(
Had the pleasure of meeting some, and off board contact with some.
I'll mention Cornel Crawford too who died too too young.
I'll add our thanks for the original Amigos board and this Nomad board.
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by 55steve  | Hard to think I've been here 15 years, so I guess I'm an old fart. I've only been to Baja twice since my brother passed - once to take care of his
business in San Quintin and another to fish BoLA.
Beach Bob (Aleckna) is another that has left us. |
Beach Bob, was a really cool guy, the kids liked him and he was always at the Camp Gecko New Years Party (he lived next-door to Camp Gecko). On one of
my rare solo trips, he invited me to camp in his yard. He liked talking about the old mine and ranch roads I was hoping to explore that trip.
Bedman took this fun photo of Beach Bob, New Years 2002:
On a side note, the new owner of Beach Bob's is also a Bob (Robert) and is from my area of the woods in North County!
My photo of Beach Bob's on Dec. 31, 2001:
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55steve
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Yeah, I am friends with the "new" Beach Bob.
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David K
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He is also a Baja Nomad, 'Bob53' (and quite the musician)! 
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by CaboMagic | So sad to read this thread and learn of several amigos and amigas who have passed :-(
Had the pleasure of meeting some, and off board contact with some.
I'll mention Cornel Crawford too who died too too young.
I'll add our thanks for the original Amigos board and this Nomad board.
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I think this was 'ESL' (El Surfo Loco) who became known as 'Chopy'? He came to M's BBBB #4 (Sept. 2002) on his way back to Los Cabos... where he was
murdered.
Photos of Chopy with 'M', with 'jeans', and with me:
So sad...
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: Originally posted by Fang | Jesse,
Your post brought back a lot of great memories. So sorry to hear about the passing of Whistler, Bedman, Jeans & Debra and all the other original
Amigos. The news , posted by Paulina, about the death of Oso, was really sad to hear. He spent a day or two with me in the 1980's or 90's & I
showed him how we salted 20 lbs of so of frozen squid for our extended fishing trips to BOLA or the East Cape. No need to make bait if you had them
on board. We kept in touch for many years & he kept us updated on his fishing adventures. A really great amigo!
Time marches on & that magnificent peninsula will continue to attract a younger generation who fall in love, as we did, with the area & it's
people. And that's how it should be.
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Really sorry to read about these people. These were the stalwarts of the old board and their comments often made my day. Even though I had never met
them I felt they were my friends in a way. Time marches on. It doesn't stop for anyone.
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BajaBlanca
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longliegsinlapaz too.
Roger has gone missing, have not heard from him in forever.
I so look forward to reading comments here and feel connected to many even though we have never met. The best part is when you all come and visit so
I can put a face to the name!
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dtbushpilot
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Osprey
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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David K
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'The squarecircle' (Roy Hall) passed away recently, a man who loved four wheeling and would never let a bad road stop him. TMW was his best friend in
the end, taking him out almost weekly when Roy wasn't able to drive anymore.
I made a webpage with photos from my camera and Roy's, as he often traveled with us... https://vivabaja.com/squarecircle/
[Edited on 10-20-2023 by David K]
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Hook
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Great reading this post again.
Still think we need an obit board. It would serve for A de B and Nomads.
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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| Quote: Originally posted by Hook | Great reading this post again.
Still think we need an obit board. It would serve for A de B and Nomads. |
I think thats a great idea...to remember fondly our fallen Nomads!
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BornFisher
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Quite timely with the Day of The Dead coming soon. All communities need an altar to honor and remember those who have passed.
"When you catch a fish, you open the door of happiness."
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Cancamo
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Yep DT, sure do miss the word smith Osprey, and his great writings of day to day life in what not long ago was the "small fishing village" of La
Ribera.
Only thing constant is change.
DEP
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AKgringo
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Osprey had a remarkable gift for painting a vivid mental image with a minimum of words!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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David K
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Osprey (George Bergin) was kind enough to read my book before it was published in 2016, and gave it a review which joins two other Nomad authors,
Graham and GregN, on the back cover:
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Bajatripper
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Add Bajalera to the list of those who have passed, too...miss her wisdom every day.
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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David K
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Your mother was so kind... and interesting to chat with, too. Thanks for mentioning her, Steve!
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