Post #631977 by Rum Dog on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 9:44 PM

THE LEGEND OF GERONCHIMPIMO
PART I: The Warrior

Geronchimpimo was born to humble beginnings on the outskirts of Barstow but was
destined for ApePache lore. He always seemed to be a little different from the others
in the tribe but no one could figure out exactly why.

At age 13 Geronchimpimo became the Chief of the ApePache Nation and is best remembered
for valiantly defending the Mojave Desert against the onslaught and encroachment of the
“White man”. He successfully held off the advancement of the “Pale Face” for ten years
longer than any other indigenous peoples. At one point he defeated the U.S. 5th Cavalry of
450 soldiers at the Battle of Mojave Oasis with only 18 ApePache warriors armed with bows and
arrows and a good supply of banana peels. Such tactics defined Geronchimpimo as a military genius.

Unfortunately for the proud ApePache Nation, Geronchimpamo eventually had to surrender
to the U.S. 7th Calvary after being captured at the Battle of Newberry Springs. The terms
of the treaty which seemed favorable to the ApePache turned out to be nothing more than hollow
promises that were never fulfilled. A broken and disheartened Geronchimpimo lived the remainder
of his life traveling with the Buffalo Bill Cody Traveling Sideshow signing autographs for a
Buffalo Head nickel apiece. He vowed someday, somehow, he would have his revenge.

Coming Soon: Part II
The Forefathers of Geronchimpimo and the Direct Link Between the Southwest & South Pacific