Jim S. will be at IPMS Kickoff Classic Sunday
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PublisherNew Hampshire, United States
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:00 AM UTC
Just an FYI if anyone in the bay area is going to Sunday's IPMS Kickoff Classic in Silicon Valley/San Jose area. The event is listed in the Events calendar if you need more info.
I will be there photographing entries for the site and connecting with area modelers. I am actually riding up with Rick and Dominic from Fresno IPMS. Thanks for the ride Rick!
Just went to their local meeting here in Fresno and found it to be very informative and fun. The first hour was devoted to tutorials on good building foundations/techniques and the second was a round robin of the room and everyone's current projects.
While I am talking about myself I should share that my wife has suffered a terrible loss this week (Wednesday night) when her father passed away in a car accident. Sadly the cause of the accident and why it happened are still a mystery to us and that is causing additional stress. It's been a pretty sad year for us in general (Since April 05) so we are really looking for an improvement soon. On a brighter note my surgery to remove my gallbladder went well and I am feeling a lot better lately.
My thanks to everyone who has sent warm wishes and prayers.
Thanks much,
Jim
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:44 AM UTC
My condolences to you and your family Jim.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 12:53 PM UTC
A terrible loss
My concoleances to your wife, you and the rest of the family.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 01:25 PM UTC
My condolences to you and your family.
/Jan
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:03 PM UTC
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:28 PM UTC
Jim,
my condolonces to you and your family.
take care.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:47 PM UTC
Hi Jim
That is terrible news - please accept my deepest condolences for all your family.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:59 PM UTC
Jim
My condolences to you and your family about this tragic loss. since last christmas I know what it is to loose somebody so close in the family. Again my condolences
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 03:21 PM UTC
That's terrible and deeply saddening news. My condolences to Kirsten, you and the rest of your family.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 04:09 PM UTC
Glad to hear that you'll be coming up for the show. Hope to see you there again.
Really sorry to hear about your wife's father. It is very difficult to deal with the loss of one's parent (s)
I hope the knowlege that all of the folks who frequent this site are sharing in her loss and thinking of the both of you is of some comfort to her.
My best to you both,
Charles
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 04:25 PM UTC
Condolences from the Keenan family.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 04:49 PM UTC
My goodness, Jim, I'm very sorry to hear this...
Please accept mine and my family's deepest condolences, and our prayers will be with you and yours.
Sincerely,
Mark
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:08 PM UTC
Jim, Good to hear you are doing well..My deepest sympathys to your wife..so sorry!
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:11 PM UTC
Jim:
Deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my families thoughts and prayers.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:28 PM UTC
I'm so sorry to hear that. My condoleances for you and your family. I hope you will get a better time soon.
Hilbert
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:33 PM UTC
My sincere condolences to you and the family at the loss.
Enjoy the show, and looking forward to seeing the photos.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:35 PM UTC
Jim, je vous présente, à vous et à votre famille, mes plus sincères condoléances...
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:50 PM UTC
Jim:
I am so sorry to learn of the misfortune that has be-
fallen you, your wife, and families. My prayers are with
you all in the passing of your wife's father. And I wasn't
aware of your gall bladder surgery but am glad that
you're progressing well. Hopefully, 2006 will be a
complete turn around for all of you.
Wishing you a safe trip and will look forward to seeing
the great pictures.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 06:10 PM UTC
so sorry to hear that my friend..please tell Kirsten you all are in our thoughts and prayers .
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 06:42 PM UTC
My condolences to you and your wife, Jim.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 09:04 PM UTC
Jim, Good to hear you are doing well..My deepest sympathys to your wife.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 09:33 PM UTC
What a tragic loss.Condolences to you and your family,Jim.Good times will come.You just got to believe.
Peace
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Posted: Friday, February 24, 2006 - 12:30 AM UTC
My condolances to you and your Family.
See you Sunday...
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Posted: Friday, February 24, 2006 - 05:22 AM UTC
My sincere thoughts to you and your family Jim.
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Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 03:22 AM UTC
Jim,
Sorry to hear the loss of your Father in-law. Please except our prayers and condolences to your Wife and family. Glad to hear that the surgery went well and that your back on your feet.
God Bless,
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Happy Modeling
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