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Baja Bernie
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Jaime here,
wow, such memories and photos... yes, yes yes. He was healthy and happy in those pics! Baja shining thru everyone! Thank you for that David K.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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David K
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Bernie's Books, autographs, and a poem that all will love:
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Bernie included the 'Number 1' because I was at his Santee home when he got the books from the printer... and together we opened the first case.
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On page 40, Bernie included a post of mine off Nomad, that applies well right now:
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A POEM by Bernie Swaim (back cover of 'Bernie Talkin' Baja'):
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A giant of a man, in person, in compassion, in kindness, and in spirit was and will always be Bernie Swaim...
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DENNIS
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Quote: | Originally posted by Baja Bernie
Bernie was an organ doner and has given sight to 6 people with the eyes he had taken so good care of. |
Really?????
I'll let someone else ask.........
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Baja Bernie
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Yes Dennis. He gave even after the fact...what a thoughtful man!
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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The Sculpin
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Whenever I see him I think he's Johnny Winters' forgotten and lost older brother...the eyes, same cadence in the voice, too.......
Whoa there, Cowboy - pull back on those reins!
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bigboy
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Yes Jaime, let's fish together in Bahia Asuncion! We can talk about Bernie and possible world light line record for you! We must fish for those big
calicos for a few hours though! Catch and release for the calicos and catch and filet for the yellowtail.
I'll sure miss Bernie and his great stories. Christine and I had so much fun with both of you and Shari and Juan.
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DENNIS
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Quote: | Originally posted by bigboy
Catch and release for the calicos and catch and filet for the yellowtail.
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Really?
Gimme the Calicos any day and the YT goes to the cats.
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Baja Bernie
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Ok, we can do that fishen! I will take any light line tackle record I can pull from the sea. I love to fish for the large calicos......heck I just
love to fish!
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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shari
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oh yes, lets do a remember Bernie fishing trip..and I would love to also dedicate a whale whispering trip to Bernie too...I will NEVER forget how
everyone in the boat was jumping from side to side, leaning over, calling for whales to come to them etc. and there was Bernie sitting ever so quietly
with his hand on the nose of a whale...Jamie, I'm with you on the eye draining this morning when I saw that photo!
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boe4fun
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Shari, Please give us enough advance notice when you plan those trips - Shelley and I would love to be included. I remember sitting around in your
patio with Bernie, Jaime, and the others in our crew all talking BS (Baja Stories). Yep, those whales musta been psychic that morning at Ojo de
Liebre -they knew Bernie was a like soul to them. They just kept on flocking to him - what a wonderful day.
Two dirt roads diverged in Baja and I, I took the one less graveled by......
Soy ignorante, apático y ambivalente. No lo sé y no me importa, ni modo.
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shari
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why dont we all try to get together on the same day again...Jaime would you be up to do this trip with us? maybe bring something of Bernie's to drop
into the lagoon with the whales? any date works for me.
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Baja Bernie
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Hi Shari, Jaime here.
Yes I would love it, and I know so would the whales. But you would have to put up with a very emotional lady. And, remember Bernie gave us each
other....you are my ascension family forever. Your and your love of whales was the reason....for the season...in Baja a few years ago. The more
Bernie told me of you, the more I respected you, and could hardly wait to meet you. You were NOT a let down, if wanything you are a heroine in my
eyes, for all you do for family, friends and most of all....the whales.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Baja Bernie
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Jaime here.
I was sitting here, crying and Bernie had me write this just now.
Boney elbows
strong knees,
a man in love with Baja
helping with her needs.
The sounds of silence
blowing thru my mind
A Baja traveling partner
gone for all time.
It was only 5 years
we lived each day as our last
we have so many memories
I am thankful for our past.
Jaime Swaim 6 days he is gone
7 13 2013
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Baja Bernie
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Here is a note I wrote to Bernie one day on the back of a paper plate. I just found it inhis files.
Describe
Magnificent & Wonderful!
Understanding, knowing, loving, and caring
Lend an ear, just listen, add information, advise
To lead, to follow, to need, and want to give & love
Honestly
Sharing, patient, strong then…
To follow, to show to share to love
To allow, kisses, hand holding, looking…sharing
Loving, cuddling, laughing, crying
All to be stronger
That is Bernie
By my Lady, Jaime. Inscribed on the back of a paper plate
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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DENNIS
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Heartfelt poetics. More...please.
Thanks, Jaime.
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shari
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weeping feels so fine reading your words Jaime...it's a good cry for a god man. Please let me know when you can come and we will plan a teary whale
whisper around your dates...it will be a wonderful trip....and Bernie will be there with us.
I'm thinking we shall name a whale after him that day.
[Edited on 7-14-2013 by shari]
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DENNIS
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Quote: | Originally posted by shari
I'm thinking we shall name a whale after him that day.
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Bernie Whale.
Has a nice ring to it.
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Baja Bernie
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Yes Shari, it does wound good. It will be a healthy whale with many good years ahead of it. I have told many of the work you did and do with the
whales, and you are an angel in many of my friends eyes. They find it unbelievable someone could just head south and stay. well, they are the ones
locked in boxes, we are the ones free of walls. It will be a while before I head south, but it is coming. have many loose ends here. Bernie was
proud to have know you and even prouder to have the 2 of us meet. When we met, my bathroom was all whales and I liked getting out of the shower, and
being wet, talking to my whales. You and he helped make " Dreams come true" in my life. I asked Bernie, once the doctors gave him 10 days to
live....and they held up 2 fingers to me...only days left, who we would like to call and say good-bye to. then I asked him....hey I was on a roll...
if he was going to write his eulogy what would it be. He needed NOT think long and replied "Get out, keep your friends, and hang on for a good
ride." well, he did that. Shari, again thank you for who you are.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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shari
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thank you Jaime for sharing Bernie's words of wisdom...take all the time you need and let me know if there is anything I can help with. We look
forward to having you here with us again when you are ready. Bernie's legend of giving lives on here at the Inn with all those fantastic pillowcases
proudly plumped on the beds and the dolphin shower curtain in the Dolphin Room which will be yours when you are here!
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Baja Bernie
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Thank you.....yes time and tears help us thru times like this. Gads, I see the yellowtail and bass are there...Now. well, maybe they will also be
there later! One thing to remember about a bad economy.....gives fish a chance to replenish themselves. I am already getting my tackle out and
checking it twice....Bernie would like me doing this.
Today is day 7. One thing I do NOT have is the sounds of silence here. Bernie is everywhere and I can feel a hug when I need it.
And, ok to the dolphin room, we have a date in the future for that!
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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