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[*] posted on 7-11-2013 at 02:54 PM


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.




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[*] posted on 7-11-2013 at 03:07 PM
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... :D




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[*] posted on 7-11-2013 at 03:10 PM


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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.........:lol:
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[*] posted on 7-11-2013 at 03:52 PM


Yes Dennis. He gave even after the fact...what a thoughtful man!



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[*] posted on 7-12-2013 at 12:00 PM


Whenever I see him I think he's Johnny Winters' forgotten and lost older brother...the eyes, same cadence in the voice, too.......



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[*] posted on 7-12-2013 at 04:20 PM


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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[*] posted on 7-12-2013 at 05:16 PM


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Catch and release for the calicos and catch and filet for the yellowtail.




Really?
Gimme the Calicos any day and the YT goes to the cats.
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[*] posted on 7-12-2013 at 06:32 PM


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!



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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 09:28 AM


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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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 09:40 AM


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.



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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 09:47 AM


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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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 05:58 PM


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.




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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 06:18 PM


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




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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 06:22 PM


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




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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 06:24 PM


Heartfelt poetics. More...please.
Thanks, Jaime.
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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 08:20 PM


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.

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[*] posted on 7-13-2013 at 09:15 PM


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I'm thinking we shall name a whale after him that day.




Bernie Whale.
Has a nice ring to it. :biggrin:
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[*] posted on 7-14-2013 at 09:00 AM


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.



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[*] posted on 7-14-2013 at 09:17 AM


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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[*] posted on 7-14-2013 at 03:27 PM


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!




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