Moment of silence for a friend/fellow forum member - Jim B.
Learned earlier this week that a friend/forum member (actually a GREAT friend of mine) is losing his battle with cancer. :(
David (Bondavi) wrote this on BW about Jim's health: Quote:
But I'd like to do something similar here that David did over on BW: Quote:
I'll post some later on today (I'm getting teary eyed writing about them, and it's making it tough to write) - he's been a true friend and one that's been there since the beginning! |
I'm lucky to have a photo of the exact moment I met you (Justin) and Jim!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...andJimcopy.jpg I snapped this picture of Jim's wheels cause I thought the looked amazing, seconds later I introduced myself to yall. This is one of my favorite pictures because it's rare you get a picture of the moment you meet your friends. Here are a few more memories of Jim. This is before we left on a drive to the bay area. This was when Jim was waiting for surgery on his eyes. Yet he still drove. Yes antics ensued. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...821_094151.jpg This was one of the last meets Jim and I went to. The meet was in Socal and Jim was very happy to see another northerner at the meet. At this meet Jim's eyes were back at full strength and I was happy to let him drive stick shift for the first time in years. I think Jim gave me some of his white hair on that ride. :) But that's what makes for good memories. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...7EFEED8DFA.jpg Jim, If you read this. Don't go no where!!! I really want to come visit and share some more car stories, but I'm leaving for Louisiana to help my mom move to CA by driving her 300D back. When I get back on the 15th, I'll be headed up the hill for a visit. I'll be fresh with stories of driving a 35yo MB halfway cross country. You won't wanna miss out! |
Oh man :( that's tough to hear. I hope Jim pulls through, sending the good vibes his way.
Sent from an abacus |
Cancer horrible as is chemo.
For those going thru chemo and the insidious side effect, I salute those who put their freedom at risk by growing plants that are proven by thousands of chemo patients to provide them relief and a much better quality of life. |
Hang in there, Jim! We're rooting for you!
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Well crap. I never had the pleasure to meet Jim in person but certainly enjoyed reading of his exploits!
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Haven't met Jim, but we exchanged a few PMs about old cars in the past.
This is terrible news to hear, my thoughts are with him and his family. |
Jim's been a member of this forum as long as I can remember. We talked a lot of W126 back in the day!
Jim always has a good high speed driving story, I can't believe he still has his license! :D |
Real sorry to hear this. Jim can sure spin a tale and I have enjoyed reading them over the years.
Hang in there Jim! |
Sorry to hear the news.
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Jim took the Mrs, and I on a fabulous tour of all the backstreet special places in San Francisco in
The Plum. His driving was vigorous. We ate at some marvelous places which I never would have found without him. We had a great time. |
I'll always remember what Jim posted after I got the Buick :):
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I've never met Jim either but Wish him the best none the less, hate to hear news like that.
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I never meet the members interacted with on the forums. It is my loss. There are many of them I wish it was other wise.
Cancer will probably become one less curse on mankind someday. Hopefully not replaced by something else just as bad when it does. At least the future members may then all have an absolute reasonable cure or prevention method available. I of course am unaware of the timeline for this. At the same time in the next 100 years seems a good probability. It must be found or medicine as we know it may become totally unaffordable. I really cannot express an opinion other than I am always sorry and unhappy to hear of these serious issues among members of this forum when they occur. Even though I have never personally met them. |
The night of January 9th, 2009 was the first and only time I met Jim B in person. We had dinner along with some other forum members at his hotel in Southern California. Much like on the forum, his stories and jokes made him the center of attention. He is the kind of guy you immediately bond with. The following day we all met at a large get together starting at the Mercedes Classic Center in Irvine followed by a drive up Angeles Crest. I was fortunate to be sitting next across from him at lunch as well. Here's a few photos from that day.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...0/DSC02017.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/...af1a8ff9_b.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...0/DSC02019.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...0/DSC02021.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/...3fd5c8b5_b.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...0/DSC02024.jpg It was such an honor to meet him, and keep in touch with in the following years. I learned of Jim's illness in December when I could not reach him for a few weeks. I wanted to send him some 1991 Benz dealership literature, and after some snooping found out what was going on. Such a shame. Finally got to speak with him for a long time over the phone, and he was happy, no matter how things went with his cancer. He said he lived a great life and was satisfied if this was it, but still had big plans for the future with his new wife. Really inspiring... I do hope he has enough time to finish the repairs on his SEC and do a few more things on the bucket list. Get well, Jim. |
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